Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami is seeking a Procurement Leader to manage sourcing strategies and oversee a multi-million-dollar category spend. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in procurement of indirect services and previously held managerial roles. Strong skills in category management and contract negotiation are essential. The position involves direct collaboration with senior stakeholders and requires excellent leadership abilities. A bachelor's degree is required along with familiarity with procurement tools such as Oracle and SAP Ariba.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement with focus on indirect services.
• Previous managerial experience required.
• Ability to manage budgets and identify expense reduction opportunities.
• Knowledge of customer-service principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies.
• Manage continuous improvement KPIs for procurement activities.
• Evaluate and analyze potential risks to project portfolios.
• Negotiate and manage complex multi-year contracts.

Skills

Procurement of indirect services

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

Journey with us

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation‑industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Position Summary/Job Purpose

Procurement leader in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver maximum value through standardization of the procurement source‑to‑pay process. Works in partnership with senior business stakeholders in the Non‑PO/Indirect Procurement space to provide leadership and direction on strategic sourcing decisions from a total cost of ownership perspective while ensuring our company’s targets are delivered.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership; identify global sourcing opportunities to maximize operational efficiencies and develop solutions to attain optimal service levels.
• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies based on a solid understanding of services under responsibility, including market and industry research.
• Manage continuous improvement KPIs for all procurement activities related to strategically procuring or negotiating indirect services among sub‑categories, delivering financial and supplier performance.
• Develop, manage, and analyze performance improvements while ensuring procurement target updates are tracked and reported on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Develop procurement plans for projects and operations, ensure resources are allocated within forecasted budget, and prioritize workload based on urgency.
• Oversee execution of procurement plans, ensuring compliance with anti‑trust and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements.
• Evaluate customer requirements, establish service level agreements, and manage customer expectations through regular progress updates and review meetings.
• Review, analyze, and present status and progress updates to the Executive Committee to ensure projects are on target and within budget.
• Drive initiatives to identify value‑creation opportunities and support the organization’s cost‑reduction objectives while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationship management (SRM) to create and sustain a competitive advantage globally.
• Review and approve sourcing recommendations and agreements for legal correctness, price, and quality effectiveness.
• Review pricing components for various goods and services to evaluate and negotiate costs.
• Collaborate with internal clients to identify appropriate vendors and procure estimates and bids for ongoing engagements and project work.
• Negotiate, execute, and manage complex multi‑year contracts and agreements with a spend under management of $1B+ for the Non‑PO space.
• Collaborate with accounting and legal to achieve optimal execution of agreements and multi‑year contracts.
• Contribute to ongoing review, improvement, and enhancement of processes and tools under the source‑to‑pay end‑to‑end process.
• Evaluate and analyze potential risks to the project portfolio from a supply‑chain perspective; develop and execute risk‑mitigation plans.
• Perform other duties as required; employees may be assigned other job‑related duties by their supervisor or management.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience emphasizing procurement of indirect services or products, with a background in progressively responsible positions such as category management, sourcing, or contracting.
• Previous managerial experience in procurement or supply‑chain functions.
• Experience with sourcing, contracting, and P2P suites such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc preferred.
• Broad industry knowledge of the categories under management.
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned procurement function, including iden­tifying expense reduction opportunities.
• Ability to manage headcount and budgets within the area.
• Knowledge of customer‑service principles and techniques, quality service standards, and customer‑satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of policies and practices for contracting and procurement, ensuring 100% compliance.
• Ability to manage a staff positively and productively, motivating, developing, and coaching employees.
• Ability to use the disciplinary process to improve performance or terminate employment.

Financial Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi‑million‑dollar category spend, with non‑PO spend exceeding $1B annually.

Work Environment

• Work environment characteristics described are representative of the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary.

Agency and Third‑Party Submissions

This is a direct search by the Company. Applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company’s property.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy ensures equal employment and promotion opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.