Associate Manager, Hotel Procurement

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a full-time Associate Manager, Hotel Procurement to join their Supply Chain Team. This role reports to the Director, Hotel Procurement and is based onsite in Miami, Florida. The position requires expertise in procurement for assigned goods and/or services, including supplier research, obtaining product information, and short- and long-term planning and strategizing. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent career development opportunities, and a chance to be part of the vacation industry leader.

Requirements

5+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in related field, or combination of education and experience, preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
Negotiation and analytical skills required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside.

Responsibilities

Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables, utilizing analysis, forecasting, problem-solving, and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions.
Develops procurement and negotiation strategies based on multiple and often complex variables, negotiating price, availability, transportation, and delivery schedules.
Makes negotiation decisions in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability.
Analyzes and incorporates specific market data into negotiations, strategies, and plans that correlate to the goods and/or services procured.
Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans, and cost impacts to upper management.
Attends industry trade shows and conferences.
Measures and evaluates suppliers' on-time delivery performance.
Contributes to the company's delivery and invoicing policies.
Responsible for implementing and driving change.
Performs other duties as required.