Strategic Sourcing Lead - Food & Beverage (Hybrid/Remote)

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

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Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Holidays and vacation time

Descripción de la vacante

Carnival Cruise Lines is seeking a strategic Category Specialist to support Food & Beverage sourcing. You will develop category strategies, optimize the supply chain, and lead cost-savings initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier-management capabilities. You will oversee supplier relationships, monitor performance, and present insights to senior management to guide strategic decisions.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years’ experience) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• CPSM, CPM, APICS preferred
• Intermediate negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Intermediate knowledge of specific categories and/or ability to develop knowledge of new categories
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and hold them accountable
• Ability to perform analysis and interpret results into actional steps
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities at once
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

Responsabilidades

• Develop and expedite category strategies to meet company objectives
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships within the assigned category
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand category needs and requirements
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Manage risk and ensure continuity of supply within the category
• Prepare and present reports on category performance and sourcing activities to senior management
• Lead supplier qualification, segmentation and certification programs
• Document activities to share results, best practices and develop a playbook within the sourcing teams

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

MBA preferred

Descripción del empleo

Carnival Cruise Lines is seeking a strategic Category Specialist to support Food & Beverage sourcing. You will develop category strategies, optimize the supply chain, and lead cost-savings initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier-management capabilities. You will oversee supplier relationships, monitor performance, and present insights to senior management to guide strategic decisions.