Senior Category Manager, Technical

Royal Caribbean International; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major cruise line in Weybridge is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Electrical & Automation procurement. This pivotal role involves collaborating with technical teams to implement innovative solutions while managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in relevant industries and strong negotiation skills. Join our dynamic company offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical and automation procurement, preferably in maritime or related industries.
• Strong understanding of marine electrical systems and automation technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for electrical and automation categories.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts and manage relationships.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and technology advancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical and automation procurement

Marine electrical systems understanding

Excellent negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management

Job description

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK.

Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of Category Managers. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & 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 passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable.

Job Summary
As the Senior Category Manager for Electrical & Automation within Marine Technical Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with our technical, new-building, and operational teams to define and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Your expertise will be instrumental in sourcing and managing suppliers to ensure the Royal Caribbean fleet benefits from differentiated electrical and automation systems that enhance vessel performance, safety, and passenger experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for electrical and automation categories
• Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and technological advancements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across procurement activities
• Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLA’s and KPI’s for suppliers

Work Environment

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary

What we’d love you to have:

Qualifications / Skills

• Extensive experience in electrical and automation procurement, within the maritime, transport or other related industries
• Strong understanding of marine electrical systems, automation technologies, and industry standards
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive, differentiated solutions at scale
• Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive
• Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar

We have high ambitions for this role and what it can deliver, so if you see yourself as a match, please apply now!

We guarantee excitement, challenges, great colleagues, a unique global opportunity in a company enabling global trade.

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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