Buyer - Marine TechnicalThis

CIPS; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Marine Procurement Buyer to source, negotiate, and purchase marine supplies and services for fleet operations. You will ensure quality, cost-effective procurement while complying with maritime regulations and building strong supplier relationships.

You will identify suppliers, obtain quotes, issue POs, track orders, and collaborate with Operations, Logistics, and Ship Managers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement for marine assets or services.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) for procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities.
• Familiarity with maritime regulations and compliance.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers, obtain quotes, and place purchase orders for marine materials and services.
• Receive new item requests and clarify needs with requestor.
• Research alternative goods/services and provide analysis for selection.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Track purchase orders from initiation to delivery and resolve discrepancies.
• Work with Operations and Logistics to understand procurement needs.
• Provide updates to internal stakeholders on request and order status.
• Prioritise and process emergency orders with logistics partners.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance and address deviations with management.
• Complete Lessons Learned and communicate risks for future projects.
• Assist in resolving disputed invoices with the responsible parties.
• Support Ship Managers with specialist purchases and transportation.
• Develop and implement procurement and negotiation strategies.
• Maintain compliant records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Travel as needed for trade shows, supplier audits, and vessel loadings.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The RoleYou will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing marine‑specific supplies, equipment, and services to support our fleet operations. The Marine Procurement Buyer will ensure the procurement of quality marine products and services at competitive prices, while maintaining compliance with maritime regulations and fostering strong relationships with marine suppliers.,

• Identify potential suppliers, obtain quotes, and place purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services as per company requirements.
• Receive new item requests and clarify needs with requestor.
• Research alternative goods/services and provides analysis for customer and/management selection.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, evaluate performance, and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Negotiate with suppliers and make decisions by analysing variables such as price, availability, and transportation and delivery schedule.
• Track purchase orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of goods and resolving any discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Operations and Logistics to understand their procurement needs.
• Provides updates to internal stakeholders on status of requests and orders.
• Prioritise and process emergency orders, liaising with logistics partners to arrange transportation.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality and low costs of goods/services, and addresses deviations with management.
• Complete Lessons Learned from each project and submit to the Procurement Lead to identify and communicate areas for improvement, best practices, and potential risks for future projects.
• Assist in the resolution of disputed invoices from vendors with the responsible person(s) by ensuring all facts and paperwork are gathered and presented.
• Assist Ship Managers and vessels with specialist projects requiring specific purchases and transportation, acting as liaison with in‑house company logistics and Ship Manager.
• Develops and implements a procurement and negotiation strategy based on few variables for specific goods/services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and freedom of decision within guidelines and policies. Seeks guidance from management on unusual situations.
• May provide guidance to Buyer II's/Manila and Mumbai Team.
• May travel to attend trade shows, audit suppliers, visit ships for loadings, repositioning etc. Knowledge of industry‑specific regulations and standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Negotiation and strong analytical skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Intermediate 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 with good attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to travel domestic and international. Journey with us!Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our Marine Technical Procurement team. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

About Us

Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging and innovative. We are passion …??