Civil Category Manager

APM Terminals it is one of the most complete integrated port and land service networks in the world. We are in a unique position to help both shipping and land line customers grow their business and achieve better efficiency, flexibility and reliability in their supply chain.

What do we offer as a company?

APM Terminals Panama offers incredible growth, career, and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best APM Terminals. As the Category Manager, you will own the strategic relationship with civil suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organizational boundaries. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, projects, and tenders, meeting business growth and civil project objectives while minimizing risk. If you see yourself as part of a team helping the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, we'd love you to apply for our vacancies!

We are currently looking for a Civil Category Manager. In this role you will play a vital role in our success. If you are interested in our position and want to pursue a career in our company, we invite you to be part of our team!

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Develop and execute procurement project and contracting strategies; lead/execute the tender process for all global civil projects above 5m USD, including but not limited to the appointment of Design Consultants, Project Management Consultants, Environmental Consultants, Soil Investigations, and Civil Construction Contractors.

Program manages multiple complex civil tenders with possible interdependencies on other functional areas.

Formulate, drive and execute long-term civil category strategies in close cooperation with the global Engineering and global and local procurement and technical teams.

Responsible for managing relationships with technical stakeholders internally and externally.

Negotiate and manage commercial agreements and contracts.

Develop cost models, identify saving opportunities/TCO improvements and implement appropriate measures in coordination with key suppliers.

Provide in-depth technical and commercial sparring and advice to stakeholders, impacting the functional direction of the strategy.

Champion implementation of internal risk management/mitigation controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory rules, regulations, and laws

Actively managing capital sourcing including risk management to ensure the delivery of the right product/ service, at the right cost, at the right time while maintaining overall project timelines.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 5 years of work experience, (civil) technical degree, and work experience within Civil Category/procurement is preferred.

Extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and negotiations

Project Management: Experience in developing and executing international/multi-country and cross-functional strategies and programs that impact a broad range of senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Experience with strategy development and implementation is preferred

Knowledge of CAPEX structures for medium to large civil programs/projects; as well as know-how on the execution of such projects and the different technologies used.

Strong analytical and reasoning skills.

Proven ability to handle ambiguity, ensure cross-functional and cross-company alignment, resolve conflicts, work collaboratively with internal and partner contacts and influence cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

Ability to understand and adapt technical requirements into procurement processes and related streamlining

Excellent English language communication skills both verbal and written

Above all, you’re an empathetic, resilient, and innovative person that will contribute lasting positive effects to our team and partners.

Willingness to travel approx. 10-20% of work time

If you have been reading until now, we are glad to know that you are interested in this opportunity. And if you want to use your skills to make a difference, apply now!

Join a company that is a world leader as we embark on a digital transformation that will define the industry and revolutionize commerce!

If you like to take on big challenges, the time has come to join APM Terminals Panama!

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

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

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