Procurement Manager

APM Terminals; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals in Jeddah is seeking a Contract Logistics Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across Cold Chain and Warehousing & Distribution. You will act as a strategic partner to drive cost-effective sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of procurement experience in logistics, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Business or Supply Chain Management. Join us to enhance our procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of procurement experience in Contract Logistics.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and commercial dynamics.
• Proven experience in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement Business Partner to Contract Logistics teams.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects to drive cost savings.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business growth.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Procurement / Negotiation Certificates (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

As a Contract Logistics Procurement Manager, you will act as a strategic business partner to Contract Logistics teams, driving sourcing initiatives and managing variable spend across the Saudi Arabia Area. You will lead procurement activities across Cold Chain Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution (WnD), and play a key role in enabling scalable, cost-efficient, and compliant operations. This role reports to the Area Head of L&S Procurement (SAA - IMEA).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement Business Partner to Contract Logistics teams, serving as the Category Expert for Cold Chain and WnD
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects to drive cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business growth plans
• Manage complex procurement projects (OPEX & CAPEX), including new site development
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and performance governance at a strategic level
• Own and deliver the procurement pipeline in line with Maersk’s sourcing framework (Six Sourcing Steps)
• Implement contract management frameworks to ensure compliance and cost leadership
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier analysis, including collaboration with Industrial Real Estate teams
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives (Annual Priorities, Joint Cost Plans, etc.)
• Identify and implement digital procurement solutions to improve efficiency and processes
• Support regional collaboration across IMEA, contributing to broader cost optimization strategies

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5+ years of procurement experience in Contract Logistics (Cold Chain, WnD, Supply Chain)
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and commercial dynamics, with P&L awareness
• Proven experience in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder management skills across multiple seniority levels
• Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Strong communication skills with a confident executive presence
• Ability to influence without direct authority

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)
• Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA
• Preferred: Procurement / Negotiation Certificates

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