Global Marine Technical Procurement Lead

Royal Caribbean Group; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Marine Services Manager – Marine Technical Procurement to lead the marine services portfolio for our global fleet. You will develop category strategies, drive tenders and negotiate contracts while coordinating with Marine Procurement, Technical and Operations teams.

The role requires strong supplier management and technical procurement experience in asset-heavy environments, with travel up to 25% internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a service manager or in category management/strategic sourcing/supplier management.
• Background in technical, engineering, maritime, transport, manufacturing or asset-intensive environments.
• Experience buying technical products or services (marine equipment, ship systems, engineering components, maintenance, repairs, spares, new-build or retrofit).
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, specification-led sourcing and contract management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly self-driven and proactive with ownership and initiative; can drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, fast-moving environment.
• Desirable: Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or similar; CIPS or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies and roadmaps for Marine Services categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, tenders, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Develop fit-for-purpose commercial models, rate structures, service levels, and contractual frameworks.
• Act as the commercial focal point between Marine Procurement, Technical, Operations and suppliers.
• Establish structured supplier relationship and performance management for strategic suppliers.
• Develop transparency of spend, demand, rates and total cost across Marine Services.
• Establish baselines and track savings, cost avoidance and value creation.
• Resolve commercial, supplier and operational queries in line with procurement strategy.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Self-driven

Multi-tasking

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Supply Chain qualification (e.g., CIPS)

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Marine Services Manager – Marine Technical Procurement to lead the marine services portfolio for our global fleet. You will develop category strategies, drive tenders and negotiate contracts while coordinating with Marine Procurement, Technical and Operations teams.

The role requires strong supplier management and technical procurement experience in asset-heavy environments, with travel up to 25% internationally.