Royal Caribbean Group
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Royal Caribbean Group . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. 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. Position
Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
reporting to the Procurement Manager. This position is on site in Biscayne Blvd, Florida. Job Purpose
Subject matter procurement expert for the Indirect Procurement Categories. Research suppliers from a variety of sources. Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule in a total cost of ownership perspective. Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned indirect procurement categories such as Technology, Facilities, Professional Business Services, Private Destination, Product Development, Consulting, Legal, Financial Services, HR, Marketing, External Staffing, among others. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables. Expert use of analysis, forecasting, problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions. Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables. Negotiates price, availability, quality, service and delivery schedule. Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability. Analyzes and incorporates specific market data into negotiations, strategies and plans that correlate to the indirect procurement categories procured. Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans and cost impacts to upper management. Attends industry trade shows and conferences. Measures and evaluates suppliers under a Supplier Relationship Management program. Contributes to the company's supply chain and procurement policies. Responsible for implementing and driving change. Category management under the strategic sourcing process developing category strategies, stakeholder management (in some instances exposure to Senior Executives), and value creation targets. Performs other duties as required. This job description does not imply these are the only duties; employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
8+ years related procurement experience, category management or specialized technical experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities. Negotiation and analytical skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside. Financial Responsibilities (For Management Roles Only)
$100,000 expenditure limit. Oversees a multimillion-dollar commodity spend ($5-150 million). Physical Demands & Work Environment
Up to 25% domestic and international travel, as necessary. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. Equal employment opportunity statement: 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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Join to apply for the
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
role at
Royal Caribbean Group . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. 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. Position
Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
reporting to the Procurement Manager. This position is on site in Biscayne Blvd, Florida. Job Purpose
Subject matter procurement expert for the Indirect Procurement Categories. Research suppliers from a variety of sources. Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule in a total cost of ownership perspective. Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned indirect procurement categories such as Technology, Facilities, Professional Business Services, Private Destination, Product Development, Consulting, Legal, Financial Services, HR, Marketing, External Staffing, among others. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables. Expert use of analysis, forecasting, problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions. Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables. Negotiates price, availability, quality, service and delivery schedule. Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability. Analyzes and incorporates specific market data into negotiations, strategies and plans that correlate to the indirect procurement categories procured. Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans and cost impacts to upper management. Attends industry trade shows and conferences. Measures and evaluates suppliers under a Supplier Relationship Management program. Contributes to the company's supply chain and procurement policies. Responsible for implementing and driving change. Category management under the strategic sourcing process developing category strategies, stakeholder management (in some instances exposure to Senior Executives), and value creation targets. Performs other duties as required. This job description does not imply these are the only duties; employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
8+ years related procurement experience, category management or specialized technical experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities. Negotiation and analytical skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside. Financial Responsibilities (For Management Roles Only)
$100,000 expenditure limit. Oversees a multimillion-dollar commodity spend ($5-150 million). Physical Demands & Work Environment
Up to 25% domestic and international travel, as necessary. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. Equal employment opportunity statement: 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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