Carnival Corporation & plc
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Gaming & On Board Media
Carnival Corporation & plc, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Summary
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. 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 the identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements in the sourcing and supply chain process for these categories, or in others as necessary.
Job Functions Strategic Sourcing – Global Gaming and On Board Media
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 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 – Global Gaming and On Board Media
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 – Global Gaming and On Board Media
Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency by minimizing transactional work and issue reoccurrence.
Relationship Management – Suppliers and Stakeholders of Global Gaming and On Board Media
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. Further, 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 permanently assessing on needs and delivering upon those.
Perform project management duties which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders. Further, apply project management concepts to deliver on time commitments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The role fits into the organization by managing key supplier relationships and ensuring smooth transitions of agreements to the procurement team.
The role requires solving complex issues related to strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relations.
The role involves leading supplier relationship management programs and influencing 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 and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to 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.
Must have proven business experience that demonstrates the successful application of analytical and decision-making skills. Excels in spreadsheet and database tools (i.e. Microsoft business tools, data warehouse query tools, Essbase).
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.
Benefits
Health Benefits:
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits:
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off:
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Other Benefits:
Complementary stand‑by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On‑site Fitness center at our Miami campus
About Us Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Equal Employment Opportunity Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
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Job Functions Strategic Sourcing – Global Gaming and On Board Media
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 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 – Global Gaming and On Board Media
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 – Global Gaming and On Board Media
Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency by minimizing transactional work and issue reoccurrence.
Relationship Management – Suppliers and Stakeholders of Global Gaming and On Board Media
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. Further, 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 permanently assessing on needs and delivering upon those.
Perform project management duties which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders. Further, apply project management concepts to deliver on time commitments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The role fits into the organization by managing key supplier relationships and ensuring smooth transitions of agreements to the procurement team.
The role requires solving complex issues related to strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relations.
The role involves leading supplier relationship management programs and influencing 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 and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to 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.
Must have proven business experience that demonstrates the successful application of analytical and decision-making skills. Excels in spreadsheet and database tools (i.e. Microsoft business tools, data warehouse query tools, Essbase).
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.
Benefits
Health Benefits:
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits:
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off:
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Other Benefits:
Complementary stand‑by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On‑site Fitness center at our Miami campus
About Us Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Equal Employment Opportunity Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
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