Sr. Lead, Technical Procurement

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; 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

Marine Services Manager – Marine Technical Procurement

Location

Weybridge, UK

Journey with us

Bring your technical procurement experience to a global Marine Procurement team supporting one of the world’s largest cruise fleets. Royal Caribbean Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic, international environment.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line, operating globally across an exciting and fast-moving industry. Our teams are passionate, innovative and focused on continuously improving how we work.

Job Summary

The Marine Services Manager is responsible for developing and managing the company’s marine services portfolio, ensuring safe, reliable, competitive, and sustainable service delivery across the fleet and marine operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies and roadmaps for assigned 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
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary

What we’d love you to have:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a service manager, working within category management, strategic sourcing or supplier management
• Background in technical, engineering, maritime, transport, manufacturing or other asset-intensive environments
• Experience buying technical products or services, such as marine equipment, ship systems, engineering components, maintenance services, repairs, spares, new-build or retrofit categories
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, specification-led sourcing and contract management
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• highly self-driven and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership. Taking initiative, moving tasks forward independently, and can maintain momentum until results are delivered
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, fast-moving environment
• Beneficial: Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or similar; CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

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. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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