Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Contribute to procurement operations that directly support terminal performance and operational continuity across the Americas region
• Develop strong exposure to regional and global supply chain stakeholders within a structured procurement framework
• Build long-term procurement expertise through hands-on sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management
• Work in a role that offers stability, clear scope, and alignment with business priorities while supporting healthy work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase requisitions for goods and services, from request validation through delivery, ensuring compliance with policies and defined KPIs
• Evaluate purchase requests, confirming completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation prior to sourcing activities
• Identify, qualify, and engage suppliers by analyzing market pricing, availability, lead times, and service capability
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations, coordinate tender processes, and support supplier award decisions
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery conditions to achieve optimal total cost of ownership while meeting internal stakeholder needs
• Expedite purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted operational capacity
• Analyze spend patterns and recurring procurement needs to identify cost-saving opportunities and support long-term sourcing strategies

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, business administration, management, or a related discipline
• Solid experience in operational procurement, with strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier sourcing, and vendor management
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to balance cost, quality, service, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong capability to manage high volumes of requisitions, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in dynamic environments
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, with confidence in analyzing and interpreting procurement data
• Fluent communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, to support regional coordination
• Customer-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across functions, build trusted supplier relationships, and uphold high ethical standards

If you like taking on big challenges, now's the time to join APM Terminals!

Learn more about us.

Are you interested in a career at APM Terminals? Learn more and watch our videos about a career at APM Terminals at the following link: www.apmterminals.com/careers

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees in more than 60 countries united by a passion for offering our expertise in port operations and container management services. We actively support the progress of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unleash their potential.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit of the Danish Maersk Group, a global Fortune 500 company with approximately 89,000 employees.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value diversity and prohibit discrimination against any applicant based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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