Civil Category Manager

About the role

APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, is hiring a Civil Category Manager based in Barcelona. The role sits in the Asset Category Management team, which covers global and strategic CAPEX and OPEX spend categories, and reports to the Head of Civil Category Management. It manages annual civil CAPEX spend of up to USD 1 billion across global greenfield and brownfield projects, working with technical functions and more than 70 business units.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement, contracting and category strategies for global civil projects.
• Lead tender processes for civil projects above USD 2 million, including appointing design, project management, environmental and soil investigation consultants and civil construction contractors.
• Programme-manage multiple complex civil tenders, including interdependencies with equipment and automation functions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with civil suppliers, consultants, contractors, technical stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements and contracts, including FIDIC-based arrangements.
• Develop cost models, identify savings and total-cost-of-ownership improvements, and coordinate implementation with key civil suppliers.
• Manage sourcing and delivery risks to secure the right product or service at the right cost and time, while supporting project timelines and compliance.

Required profile

• At least five years of relevant work experience, preferably with a civil technical degree and experience in civil category management or procurement.
• Extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of CAPEX structures, project execution, technologies and disciplines used in medium-to-large civil programmes.
• Experience leading international, multi-country, cross-functional strategies with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity, align stakeholders, resolve conflicts and turn technical requirements into procurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English, and willingness to travel about 10-20% of working time.

What we offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture with opportunities to develop skills and advance your career.
• A diverse, multinational workplace where your insights influence how the company works.
• The chance to work on global civil infrastructure projects supporting APM Terminals' growth.