Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect (Non IT)

About the position

The Sr. Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing operations for Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Indirect includes the following sub-categories: marketing, human resources, entertainment, professional services, facilities, shoreX, and onboard revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing Operations: Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, including PO placement, tracking shipments, and managing suppliers to ensure flow of products/services to company is unhindered.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues related to missed shipments, delays, and other supply chain disruptions.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing activities with Suppliers.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 5-9 purchasing professionals, providing guidance, clear direction and effective feedback to achieve departmental goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and other departments, such as sourcing, logistics and finance to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Hospitality, or other applicable discipline.
• CPSM/CPM or comparable is preferred but not required.
• 7 + years’ experience in purchasing with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience leading indirect (non-IT) purchasing teams and initiatives utilizing best practices in procure-to-pay processes.
• Expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests to meet deadlines.
• Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals).
• Strong negotiation skills developed through purchasing environment experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills.
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

Benefits

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources.
• Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.
• 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 wellness center at our Miami campus.