Manager, Commodity driving procurement strategies for goods and services at Royal Caribbean Group. Leading price negotiations and supplier evaluations while ensuring delivery performance in dynamic market conditions.
Responsibilities
Subject matter procurement expert for the assigned goods and/or services
Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources
Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned goods and/or services
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, transportation 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 to negotiations, strategies and plans that correlate to the goods and/or services procured
Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans and cost impacts to upper management
Attends industry trade shows and conferences
Measures and evaluates suppliers’ on-time delivery performance
Contributor to the company's delivery and invoicing policies
Responsible for implementing and driving change
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
6+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in related field, or combination of education and experience, preferred
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
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