Senior Procurement Manager - Engine & Propulsion

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

Job summary

A leading cruise line company is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for Engine & Propulsion in Weybridge, UK. You will drive strategic sourcing and collaborate with technical teams to enhance fleet performance and safety. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in maritime procurement and strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role involves up to 25% travel and offers a competitive compensation package, alongside a unique global opportunity to impact a major industry player.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement within the maritime or transport industries.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for engine and propulsion.
• Collaborate with technical teams for project requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure reliability.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Extensive experience in engine and propulsion procurement

Strong understanding of marine engine & propulsion technologies

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong commercial mindset

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, or 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 ambitious Procurement team. 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 Procurement Manager for Engine & Propulsion 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 Engine & Propulsion systems that enhance vessel performance, safety, and passenger experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for engine and propulsion 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

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Extensive experience in engine and propulsion procurement, within the maritime, transport or other related industries
• Strong understanding of marine engine & propulsion 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!