NB Strategic Initiatives Procurement Manager

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This position will work on-site in Miami Florida

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time New Build Strategic Initiatives Procurement Manager reporting to the Sr Director Fleet Modernizations

Position Summary:

This position is essential toward the completion of New Build projects on time and on budget all scope related to this position is strictly tied toward a specific project and must be reviewed at a portfolio level to leverage volume using simple and complex sourcing strategies They will be responsible for the development implementation and execution of sourcing strategies for the assigned category spends on a project portfolio basis with the objective of yielding optimal service quality and cost to the company

This position will also serve as the single point of contact for all project related needs issues and initiatives for the overall portfolio This will include working with other category manager or owners to ensure New Build Volume is being considered in their overarching strategy or price agreements As well as work with the Shipyards and Site Offices to understand pain points and come up with the best sourcing strategies to help mitigate risk and create value for the organization

This position will be responsible for providing leadership guidance and support on strategic sourcing decisions to facilitate efficient and cost-effective procurement execution Develop sourcing strategies and manage continuous improvement KPI's for all procurement activities related to New Build purchases Develop manage and analyses performance improvements while ensuring procurement targets updates are tracked and reported on a weekly/monthly basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning and ability to apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Ability to develop the client’s annual category strategic procurement vision; develop and manage the Procurement strategy (aligned with the businesses) including maintaining historical data
• setting targets and monitoring supplier performance
• Develop end to end strategic procurement process to effectively build an effective category sourcing strategy
• Proficient in the use of a broad set of analytical tools to evaluate cost profile and cost reduction opportunities within assigned categories
Become the Subject Matter Expert within assigned category with ability to influence and drive timely decisions
• Develop and own the process for cost savings and spend management of assigned category
Work collaboratively and efficiently with all internal partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and prioritization of goals Inclusive of SLAs & KPIs for suppliers in order to measure appropriate criteria such as cost reduction quality and timeliness
Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods technologies and processes; ability to analyze
• improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously
Understand forecasting demand planning material/supply/inventory planning
• and manufacturing processes/capacity to verify supply commitments
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times
• Owner of Supplier relationship deliver general category management reporting on business and supplier performance
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes technology decisions
• and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations
Responsible for the successful execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and provide regular updates Provide strategic direction and leadership Identifying global sourcing opportunities to maximize operational efficiencies and develop solutions to attain optimal service levels
• Provide guidance to execute purchase requests in an effective and efficient manner to support the critical business needs
Drive initiatives to identify cost savings opportunities and support the organization’s cost reduction objections while maintaining customer satisfaction with quality and delivery performance
• Facilitate resolution of product warranty claims and order/delivery discrepancies
Contributes to ongoing review improvement
• and enhancement of processes/tools/systems to facilitate procurement execution
Evaluate and analyses potential risks to the project portfolio from a supply chain aspect Develops risk mitigation plans and execution to ensure reduced risk to overall portfolio
• Compile and present status and progress updates to Leadership to ensure risk mitigation plans are aligned and on track
Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position
• Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or CPM Certification preferred
Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned procurement function
• including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service including needs assessment techniques quality service standards alternative delivery systems
• and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from management co-workers shipboard employees
• and vendors
5 Purchasing Management experience
• 8 years sourcing and contracting experience
• Experience in a cruise line or maritime shipping environment related to purchasing
Working knowledge of computers Internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of Microsoft software packages such as Excel and Word
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems preferred

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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