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Manager Strategic Sourcing
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Carnival Corporation The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will be a key part of the strategic sourcing and supply chain processes for Global Gaming and On Board Media across all Carnival Corporation & plc. Working closely with the reporting Director and business stakeholders, this individual will play an integral part in identifying, developing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for these categories. The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will work with suppliers as well as each cruise line on board media professionals and with the Global Casino Operations team members. This role is responsible for leading sourcing projects from cradle to grave: developing sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, building effective relationships with functional stakeholders, strategically sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, developing supplier performance assessment foundation. Further, the Manager – Strategic Sourcing will assist in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements in the sourcing and supply chain process for these categories, or in others as necessary.
Responsibilities
Work with Corporate Leadership to develop the sourcing and procurement strategies for on board media and global gaming, aligning with company-wide goals and objectives.
Partner with stakeholders to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction. Manage differing interests towards a holistic solution which will benefit the organization as a whole.
Execute category strategies following Carnival’s strategic sourcing processes.
Provide a significant positive financial impact by optimizing commercial terms through negotiations.
Help improve tactical procurement processes to improve efficiency of transactional work with suppliers.
Leverage market and supplier risk analysis (e.g. market drivers, macroeconomic conditions, etc.) to anticipate its impact across the business and work with leadership to develop associated strategies and action plans to maximize the opportunity.
Delivers results to Performance Goals including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability.
Analytics & Reporting
Acting as a financial steward, spearhead and manage projects to reduce total cost of ownership while meeting financial business goals and objectives (e.g., costs, service, quality, policies, supply & risk mitigation).
Participate in the development of business analytics and reporting including creating KPI reporting, analysis and communication with leadership.
Utilize business data and AI to identify sourcing opportunities, then create action plans and implement sourcing projects.
Utilize data to analyze results and quantify savings.
Process Efficiencies
Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency by minimizing transactional work and issue recurrence.
Relationship Management – Suppliers and Stakeholders
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by meeting with them regularly to gain detailed knowledge of their needs and leverage points for each area. Stay abreast of key business strategies, annual goals/objectives, economic challenges / opportunities, current trends, requirements, changes, etc.
Follow a heightened service excellence approach to exceed on customers’ expectations.
Build and maintain trusting working relationships by continuously assessing needs and delivering on them.
Perform project management duties including overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders. Apply project management concepts to deliver on-time commitments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Manage key supplier relationships and ensure smooth transitions of agreements to the procurement team
Solve complex issues related to strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relations
Lead supplier relationship management programs and influence business strategy
Understanding of workplace policies and procedures; familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain reliable attendance; collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks
Knowledge
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain principles
Project management experience is good to have
Previous strategic sourcing or supply chain consultancy experience is a plus
Skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong general business acumen
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in conducting complex analyses and developing concise business cases
Strong facilitation and project management skills
Strong ability to interface with all levels and across departments
Strong relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinking / problem solving
Abilities
High energy and team player
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering. Masters degree a plus.
CPSM certification or equivalent is a plus.
5 years of experience in strategic sourcing & supply chain
Strong experience in sourcing methodologies, strategy creation and execution (e.g., 7-Step Strategic Sourcing, Cost).
Media experience is a plus
Casino experience is a plus
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Robust Excel (cost analysis, usage data analysis, Should-Cost modeling) and PowerPoint skills (executive and detailed project updates and summaries)
PowerBI knowledge is good to have
Expertise with e-Sourcing/e-Procurement systems is a plus
Proven ability to present findings and insights to management in concise written and verbal presentations
Self-motivated, detail oriented; creative, independent thinker; quick learner, curious and inquisitive
Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Travel No or very little travel likely
Work Conditions Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position is classified as “in-office.” It requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Benefits & How to Apply Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. Carnival provides comprehensive benefits including health, financial, paid time off, and other programs. Details are provided by the company and may vary by location.
About Us Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, with a mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests through a diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Travel Arrangements
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Manager Strategic Sourcing
role at
Carnival Corporation The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will be a key part of the strategic sourcing and supply chain processes for Global Gaming and On Board Media across all Carnival Corporation & plc. Working closely with the reporting Director and business stakeholders, this individual will play an integral part in identifying, developing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for these categories. The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will work with suppliers as well as each cruise line on board media professionals and with the Global Casino Operations team members. This role is responsible for leading sourcing projects from cradle to grave: developing sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, building effective relationships with functional stakeholders, strategically sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, developing supplier performance assessment foundation. Further, the Manager – Strategic Sourcing will assist in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements in the sourcing and supply chain process for these categories, or in others as necessary.
Responsibilities
Work with Corporate Leadership to develop the sourcing and procurement strategies for on board media and global gaming, aligning with company-wide goals and objectives.
Partner with stakeholders to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction. Manage differing interests towards a holistic solution which will benefit the organization as a whole.
Execute category strategies following Carnival’s strategic sourcing processes.
Provide a significant positive financial impact by optimizing commercial terms through negotiations.
Help improve tactical procurement processes to improve efficiency of transactional work with suppliers.
Leverage market and supplier risk analysis (e.g. market drivers, macroeconomic conditions, etc.) to anticipate its impact across the business and work with leadership to develop associated strategies and action plans to maximize the opportunity.
Delivers results to Performance Goals including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability.
Analytics & Reporting
Acting as a financial steward, spearhead and manage projects to reduce total cost of ownership while meeting financial business goals and objectives (e.g., costs, service, quality, policies, supply & risk mitigation).
Participate in the development of business analytics and reporting including creating KPI reporting, analysis and communication with leadership.
Utilize business data and AI to identify sourcing opportunities, then create action plans and implement sourcing projects.
Utilize data to analyze results and quantify savings.
Process Efficiencies
Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency by minimizing transactional work and issue recurrence.
Relationship Management – Suppliers and Stakeholders
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by meeting with them regularly to gain detailed knowledge of their needs and leverage points for each area. Stay abreast of key business strategies, annual goals/objectives, economic challenges / opportunities, current trends, requirements, changes, etc.
Follow a heightened service excellence approach to exceed on customers’ expectations.
Build and maintain trusting working relationships by continuously assessing needs and delivering on them.
Perform project management duties including overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders. Apply project management concepts to deliver on-time commitments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Manage key supplier relationships and ensure smooth transitions of agreements to the procurement team
Solve complex issues related to strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relations
Lead supplier relationship management programs and influence business strategy
Understanding of workplace policies and procedures; familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain reliable attendance; collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks
Knowledge
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain principles
Project management experience is good to have
Previous strategic sourcing or supply chain consultancy experience is a plus
Skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong general business acumen
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in conducting complex analyses and developing concise business cases
Strong facilitation and project management skills
Strong ability to interface with all levels and across departments
Strong relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinking / problem solving
Abilities
High energy and team player
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering. Masters degree a plus.
CPSM certification or equivalent is a plus.
5 years of experience in strategic sourcing & supply chain
Strong experience in sourcing methodologies, strategy creation and execution (e.g., 7-Step Strategic Sourcing, Cost).
Media experience is a plus
Casino experience is a plus
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Robust Excel (cost analysis, usage data analysis, Should-Cost modeling) and PowerPoint skills (executive and detailed project updates and summaries)
PowerBI knowledge is good to have
Expertise with e-Sourcing/e-Procurement systems is a plus
Proven ability to present findings and insights to management in concise written and verbal presentations
Self-motivated, detail oriented; creative, independent thinker; quick learner, curious and inquisitive
Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Travel No or very little travel likely
Work Conditions Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position is classified as “in-office.” It requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Benefits & How to Apply Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. Carnival provides comprehensive benefits including health, financial, paid time off, and other programs. Details are provided by the company and may vary by location.
About Us Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, with a mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests through a diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Travel Arrangements
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