Hybrid Global Travel Sourcing Manager

Carnival Cruise Line; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee cruise discounts

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Manager - Global Travel Sourcing in Miami to lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiations for air, hotel, and ground transportation across all brands. You will design cost-effective mobility solutions for guests, crew, and corporate travel, collaborating with brand teams worldwide.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytics skills, with experience in global contracts and GDS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Hospitality or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiations across airlines, hotels, ground operators, and GDS partners.
• Collaborate with brand travel teams to forecast demand, mitigate risks, and align sourcing with brand strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across air, hotel, ground, and GDS categories.
• Ensure compliance with Carnival’s Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain Policy, including bidding requirements and governance.
• Use Excel and Power BI to evaluate spend, supplier performance, and cost-savings opportunities.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects across the global travel portfolio.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

GDS platforms (Sabre/Amadeus)

Job description

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Manager - Global Travel Sourcing in Miami to lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiations for air, hotel, and ground transportation across all brands. You will design cost-effective mobility solutions for guests, crew, and corporate travel, collaborating with brand teams worldwide.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytics skills, with experience in global contracts and GDS platforms.