Category, Manager

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a full-time Category Manager to join their Supply Chain Team. This role reports to the Procurement Director and is based onsite in Florida. The Category Manager - FF&E will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for FF&E categories supporting various capital projects. This position acts as the commercial lead, collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to achieve objectives related to cost, quality, schedule, innovation, and risk management. The role requires strong commercial acumen, category expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5–8 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
Proven ability to manage sourcing events, supplier relationships, and negotiations.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality, cruise, construction, or FF&E sourcing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with project timelines and business priorities.
Act as the primary procurement partner for assigned FF&E categories.
Engage early with stakeholders to influence design specifications, material selections, sourcing approaches, and project planning.
Balance cost, quality, guest experience, and schedule requirements.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, bid analysis, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and project-specific requirements.
Identify and deliver value through competitive sourcing, standardization, and supplier innovation.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
Manage strategic supplier relationships within the FF&E portfolio.
Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies related to supply, logistics, and project execution.
Support project teams by aligning procurement deliverables with project milestones.