What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Dry Dock Procurement position at Royal Caribbean Group?

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Newbuild Purchasing Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Director, Dry Dock Procurement reporting to the AVP, Newbuild & Fleet Modernization Procurement Excellence .

Position Summary

Spearheads the strategic planning, organization, and direction of all facets of procurement for spare parts, consumables, services, and facilities project contracts in support of a global cruise ship fleet. Leverages deep knowledge of commodity markets, particularly in steel and metals, to optimize sourcing strategies and mitigate supply chain risks. Utilizes advanced statistical cost indicators to drive data-informed decision-making and achieve substantial cost savings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :

Develops and executes comprehensive procurement strategies, emphasizing commodity market dynamics and long-term cost optimization.

Oversees high-stakes negotiations and contract preparations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

Directs daily transactional operations to meet and exceed performance goals and internal client service levels.

Serves as a key member of the Marine Operations senior management team, contributing to overall fleet strategy and operations.

Supplier Management and Market Intelligence :

Identifies, vets, and cultivates relationships with strategic suppliers across global markets.

Implements sophisticated sourcing methodologies, incorporating real-time market data and predictive analytics, particularly in volatile commodity markets like steel and metals.

Conducts thorough supplier selections, tenders, and cost estimations, leveraging statistical cost indicators to ensure competitive pricing and terms.

Operational Excellence :

Ensures procurement activities align with technical, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements for day-to-day fleet operations.

Develops and maintains a robust contract management system, emphasizing continuous improvement in the delivery of goods and services.

Implements cutting-edge procurement technologies and methodologies to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Risk Management and Value Creation :

Designs and implements strategies to mitigate supply chain risks, with a particular focus on commodity price volatility and geopolitical factors.

Utilizes advanced analytics and market forecasting tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value creation across the procurement function.

Ensures compliance with international trade regulations and corporate sustainability goals.

Team Leadership and Development :

Leads and mentors a high-performing team of buyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaborates closely with Technical Operations to deliver superior support, ensuring the highest quality technical management of the fleet.

Promotes cross-functional collaboration to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.

This role reports directly to the AVP of Newbuild Procurement and requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical procurement, deep understanding of commodity markets, and proven expertise in utilizing statistical cost indicators to drive strategic decision-making in a complex, global environment.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s degree preferred.

15 years’ experience in sourcing, contracting, and related fields, part of which must be in an engineering environment.

Extraordinary communication skills, written and verbal.

Ability to work in very fast-paced environment.

Multi-cultural experience in direct work situations.

Demonstrated and proven leadership skills.

Contracts and contractual knowledge.

Excellent negotiation and strategy development skills.

Proven teamwork skills, including ability to influence decisions without directing.

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Demonstrated technology utilization and deployment.

Ability to travel for as much as 25% of the time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside / outside the office, travel to other offices, possibly travel domestic and international, and work in shipboard functions. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10-15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

We know there is a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We will hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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