Sourcing Specialist

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (NCL) is one of the world’s leading cruise lines with headquarters in Miami, Florida and two European branch offices in Southampton, United Kingdom and Wiesbaden, Germany. With a rich history spanning over 55 years, NCL has solidified its position as the innovator of the cruise industry delivering a laid-back and modern cruise experience aboard its 19 ships within the upscale mainstream segment. Norwegian Viva, the second ship in its ground-breaking Prima Class, offers next-generation cruise vacations to each guest. Furthermore, as part of the global sustainability initiative Sail & Sustain, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through various short- and mid-term targets.

We are looking to recruit a new member of staff at the Monfalcone office :

Sourcing Specialist

Purpose

Execute strategic sourcing projects for the assigned category to take advantage of savings opportunities across the Company and to support order processing in a timely manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category.
• Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis.
• Assist Managers in developing and executing assigned sourcing strategy.
• Assist in the supplier selection and negotiation process.
• Establish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business division.
• Assist in placing contracts for strategic purchases and identify opportunities for large spot buys when no existing contracts exist.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
• Availability to travel and to provide onsite attendance / support during New Builds.

Knowledge and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieving quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management skills and results oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs.
• Strong negotiation management experience.
• Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus.
• First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential.
• Technical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred.
• Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills

We look forward to receiving your application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, by e-mail to :

Helene Rahn, Senior HR Manager Europe : jobs@ncl.com, Tel. : +49 611 3607 200

Please provide your CV in English.