Strategic NA Procurement Leader

MSC Cruises; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises USA is seeking a Director of US Procurement to lead regional sourcing initiatives, align North American requirements with global strategy, and drive cost optimization across F&B, Hotel, Logistics and other categories. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, you will partner with Global Category Leads and US Operations to deliver value in a complex, matrixed organization.

This hybrid role requires four days in the Miami office (Mon-Thu) with the option to work remotely on Fridays,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a global organization.
• Experience leading procurement in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Italian, French) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across North America and align regional priorities with global strategy.
• Partner with Global Category Leads across multiple categories to execute sourcing strategies.
• Lead negotiations with US suppliers and support global negotiations from a North American perspective.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive multi-year category strategies in partnership with Global Procurement and Operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

MSC Cruises USA is seeking a Director of US Procurement to lead regional sourcing initiatives, align North American requirements with global strategy, and drive cost optimization across F&B, Hotel, Logistics and other categories. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, you will partner with Global Category Leads and US Operations to deliver value in a complex, matrixed organization.

This hybrid role requires four days in the Miami office (Mon-Thu) with the option to work remotely on Fridays,