Director, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

Carnival Corporation•Doral, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across Indirect spend categories (Marketing) and Onboard Revenue categories (Retail Concessionaires). This includes designing and implementing complex, multi-year, global sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable value for the company's four North America brands. The role involves partnering cross-functionally to drive alignment with business objectives, leveraging deep category expertise, market intelligence, and data-driven analysis to optimize total cost, service, and risk. The Director will influence and engage senior stakeholders to support strategy adoption and execution, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure consistent delivery of enterprise-wide sourcing outcomes. This position manages significant financial impact for OPEX and CAPEX in the range of $500M-$750M in annual spend and/or revenue, and leads a team of Sr. Managers and/or Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or other applicable disciplines
Exceptional strategic thinking and complex problem resolution capabilities
Proven ability to influence and engage effectively across all organizational levels, interfacing independently with cross-functional peers and brand leadership with results-oriented focus
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and adapt to dynamic workload demands
Advanced analytical proficiency with deep expertise in data analysis, spend analytics, and business intelligence
Sophisticated negotiation skills honed through extensive sourcing and procurement leadership experience
Comprehensive contracting expertise encompassing business terms negotiation, scope definition, and risk mitigation
Proactive, driven approach with ability to work autonomously and take initiative
Exceptional communication and interpersonal capabilities; proven change management leadership; advanced planning and project management expertise
Quality management excellence ensuring procedures and activities conform to specifications and organizational standards
Proven success operating in fast-paced, dynamic business environments with competing demands
10+ years of progressive experience in accomplished supply chain leadership positions with a focus on Category/Sourcing Strategy development and execution
3-5+ years in executive leadership capacity
Extensive supply chain experience leading transformational strategic sourcing initiatives, including application of industry best practices, category management strategy development, mastery of seven-step sourcing methodology, sophisticated negotiation planning and execution, and proven expertise influencing business strategy and cultivating strategic supplier relationships

Nice To Haves

CPSM, or related supply chain certifications preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
Experience with AI-enabled spend analytics and market intelligence platforms for advanced category-level insights, trend identification, and competitive market analysis
Familiarity with supplier risk and performance monitoring systems utilizing predictive analytics for proactive supplier health assessment and risk mitigation
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) intelligence tools featuring AI-enabled clause analysis, compliance monitoring, and automated contract review capabilities
Exposure to demand forecasting and inventory optimization solutions leveraging predictive modeling, machine learning algorithms, and advanced supply chain analytics
Understanding of how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can enhance strategic sourcing decision-making, supplier selection processes, and sustainable value creation across the sourcing lifecycle

Responsibilities

Architect and implement an integrated strategic sourcing framework across four North America brands, partnering with executive stakeholders and Corporate leadership to develop value-driven multi-year category strategies.
Drive identification and capture of high-value sourcing opportunities that effectively leverage organizational scale to deliver sustainable competitive economic advantage while maintaining or enhancing quality and service delivery standards.
Exercise strategic oversight of $500M-$750M in annual OPEX and CAPEX spend, applying advanced analytical methodologies and data-driven insights to resolve complex sourcing challenges and optimize enterprise value creation.
Demonstrate executive presence and strategic influence through sophisticated stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership.
Cultivate strong relationships with C-suite and senior leadership teams, provide strategic counsel and build consensus for transformational sourcing initiatives.
Develop and nurture high-performing teams while establishing robust project pipelines, orchestrating end-to-end sourcing execution from strategy development through contracting and implementation phases.
Design comprehensive strategic roadmaps spanning 3-5 year horizons that align sourcing and procurement activities with enterprise business priorities.
Architect strategies that optimize supplier partnerships, reduce total cost of ownership, proactively mitigate enterprise risks, and catalyze innovation across category portfolios.
Ensure sourcing strategies serve as the foundation for value-generating initiatives and projects that deliver measurable business impact and competitive differentiation.
Provide strategic oversight and governance for critical supplier relationships and enterprise contracts.
Establish focused supplier relationship management frameworks for strategic partners, conducting quarterly business reviews to drive performance excellence and continuous improvement.
Ensure seamless transition of negotiated contracts to procurement operations, maintaining service continuity and value realization throughout the contract lifecycle.
Drive enterprise value delivery through rigorous performance management and achievement of strategic objectives.
Lead development and execution of annual savings targets, cost avoidance initiatives, and sustainability goals that align with broader organizational priorities.
Establish robust measurement frameworks and tracking mechanisms to ensure consistent delivery of financial benefits and value creation across sourcing portfolios.
Execute strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing disciplined 7-step methodology encompassing comprehensive market analysis, rigorous vendor evaluation, and detailed baseline spend assessment.
Develop sophisticated negotiation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, orchestrate competitive sourcing events, and maximize business value creation through strategic deal structuring and supplier optimization.
Coverage for Fleet Ops Manager responsibilities as required.
Facilitate communication strategies that promote transparency, alignment, and strong stakeholder relationships.
Lead Virtual FAMs and knowledge-sharing initiatives to elevate team performance.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program
Discretionary equity incentive plan (for Director and above roles)
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time)
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus