US Procurement Director

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

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Your Purpose

MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest cruise line brand, is expanding its Procurement team in the USA. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, with functional supervision from the EVP, US Operations, the Director, US Procurement leads procurement activities across North America, partnering with Global Category Leads and US Operations to execute sourcing strategies, optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and support operational needs. The role serves as the key regional procurement partner, representing North American requirements within the global organization and driving sourcing and supply chain improvements across the region.

This is a hybrid position requiring employees to work from the Miami office four days per week (Monday through Thursday), with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Your Impact

• Lead procurement activities across North America, serving as the primary procurement partner to US Operations and aligning regional priorities with global strategy.
• Partner with Global Category Leads across F&B, Hotel, Logistics, CTL, and other categories to execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and operational needs.
• Lead negotiations with US suppliers and support global negotiations from a North American perspective to secure competitive terms and conditions.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance, and address service, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining required quality and service standards.
• Contribute to multi-year category strategies and portfolio performance targets in partnership with Global Procurement, Operations, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive localization and supply chain optimization initiatives, including identifying competitive sourcing opportunities across regional and low-cost markets.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual standards, and applicable legal requirements while proactively managing risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders within a complex global matrix to ensure procurement supports broader business objectives.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities across procurement and supply chain processes.

Your Journey so far

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a global organization.
• Proven procurement leadership experience within a complex, matrixed organization. Experience in the shipping, cruise, or related industries is preferred. Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is also highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong project management capabilities, including experience supporting technology and process improvement initiatives.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to optimize procurement and supply chain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in Italian, French, or other languages is a plus.

Your Essentials

Information About Visa Requirements If Any

• US Passport or US Permanent Resident
• MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employer

MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.