Technical Procurement Lead for Capital Projects

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group, a global leader in the vacation industry, seeks a Manager, Project Procurement onsite in Florida. You will lead procurement for Newbuild and Fleet Solutions, directing a team and coordinating with cross‑functional groups to drive cost‑effective, compliant contracting for major capital projects.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of developing talent; travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent job experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in Procurement, Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project Environment.
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain talent in a team‑based environment.
• Accreditation from Supply Chain Industry organization preferred (i.e. CPSM, CPIM).
• Learn/work in multiple systems/tools such as Oracle, Databases, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts for Newbuild and Fleet Solutions.
• Position leads a procurement task force team assigned to the project responsible for supplier relationships to ensure alignment with project strategy and goals.
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned procurement team members to strengthen capabilities, support career growth, and drive high performance.
• Set team objectives, monitor progress, conduct performance reviews, and provide timely feedback aligned with departmental goals.
• Allocate workload, prioritize assignments, and ensure appropriate coverage across project procurement activities and deliverables.
• Mentor team members on procurement strategy, supplier management, negotiation approach, stakeholder engagement, and project execution best practices.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team coaching and development

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group, a global leader in the vacation industry, seeks a Manager, Project Procurement onsite in Florida. You will lead procurement for Newbuild and Fleet Solutions, directing a team and coordinating with cross‑functional groups to drive cost‑effective, compliant contracting for major capital projects.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of developing talent; travel up to 20% may be required.