Mgr, Commodity

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Commodity Manager reporting to the AVP, Global Hotel, F&B Procurement. This position is onsite and based in 100 Biscayne Blvd. This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. The Lead acts as a subject matter procurement expert for the assigned goods and/or services. Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources. Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned goods and/or services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (or the international equivalent) and/or relevant work experience preferred.
5+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience.
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. Expert use of analysis, forecasting, problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions.
Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables. Negotiates price, availability, transportation and delivery schedule.
Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability.
Analyzes and incorporates specific market data to 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.
Performs all functions in line with corporate Procurement Policy.
Responsible for implementing and driving change.