Analyst, Technical Procurement

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is on site in Miramar, Florida. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & 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. Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Buyer, Technical Projects reporting to the Lead, Project Procurement. The Projects Buyer is responsible for supporting all projects through strategic procurement of goods and services while ensuring alignment with project schedules, stakeholder expectations, procurement governance, and organizational objectives. This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, and drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, a strategic and creative mindset, and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. Experience with procurement ERP systems and familiarity with the marine, maritime, or cruise industry are considered strong advantages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
3-5 yrs. of procurement experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Demonstrate common sense and sense of urgency in all required business transactions

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement ERP systems
Familiarity with the marine, maritime, or cruise industry

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials, equipment, and services that support project objectives, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation goals.
Challenge specifications, scope requirements, and purchasing assumptions to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions, drive value, avoid over-specification, and optimize total cost of ownership.
Lead competitive sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP development, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiations of pricing, terms, and contractual conditions.
Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through purchase order issuance, expediting, delivery, and closeout while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Partner with project stakeholders, engineering, operations, and finance to align procurement activities with project milestones, business priorities, and budget expectations.
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and overall value.
Identify market opportunities and supply chain risks, including alternative sources, emerging suppliers, capacity constraints, and cost-saving initiatives.
Administer commercial agreements and contracts, including renewals, amendments, compliance requirements, and risk management activities.
Resolve procurement-related issues and exceptions, including supplier performance concerns, delivery delays, invoice discrepancies, change orders, and other commercial matters.
Drive continuous improvement and governance through spend analysis, process optimization, supplier consolidation, accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and adherence to company policies and procurement best practices.