Director, Strategic Sourcing Logistics (Corporate)

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Sourcing Logistics is responsible for leading a team to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn, as well as supporting global efforts across all Carnival brands. This role focuses on securing optimal sourcing opportunities that deliver value, drive cost savings, enhance service levels, ensure supply continuity, and mitigate supply chain risks. The Director will collaborate closely with procurement, operations, and supply chain teams to achieve these objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, expertise in logistics sourcing, and a proven track record in supply chain management.

Requirements

Leadership, lead by influence, exemplary project management skills, ability to negotiate complex business deals.
Critical thinking, strategy, analysis, interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize changing workload requests.
Extensive supply chain experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives - applying best practices, developing category management strategy, utilizing the seven-step sourcing methodology, negotiation plans & expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact professionally with all levels of the organization – can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests to meet deadlines.
Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals).
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
“go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills.
Utilizes quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment demonstrated analytical skill set including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership.
Working knowledge of eRFX tools.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and creating action-oriented presentations.
Extensive experience (10+ years) and deep expertise in Logistics and Freight Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a maritime environment.
10 + years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement with 3-5+ years in a leadership position.
Proven Supply Chain experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives - applying best practices, developing category management strategy, utilizing the seven-step sourcing methodology, negotiation plans & expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin., Supply Chain, Finance, Hospitality, or other applicable discipline.

Nice To Haves

CPSM/CPM or comparable is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Delivering best value for Carnival by partnering with logistics providers including: Trucking, Ocean Freight, Logistics Service Providers, Air Freight, storage and warehouse facilities, lane and equipment optimization, import/export and tariff impacts and global markets for these services.
Provide oversight to all strategic sourcing initiatives across the portfolio.
Utilize the 7-step sourcing process for large and complex projects.
Provide team member and stakeholder support, identify a pipeline of projects and execute the sourcing, contracting and implementation process.
Develop annual savings plan and pipeline.
Deliver results for performance goals and measurements.
Lead and deliver hard savings targets, cost avoidance and sustainability goals.
Provide oversight and manage key supplier relationships and contracts across the four (4) North America brands.
Develop a supplier relationship management process for key suppliers and hold quarterly business reviews.
Ensure a smooth transition of contracts to procurement operations.
Create and drive strategic sourcing efforts across Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn (our North America Brands), and globally for global categories, to secure optimal sourcing opportunities that deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies / level of service, assure supply, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Use mastery of analytical skills to solve complex problems utilizing a data driven approach to decision making.
Utilize spend management best practices, tools and techniques in the development and implementation of this integrated strategic sourcing strategy to assess the overall opportunity within the category for projects and engage stakeholders with facts and data.
Ensure integration of the procurement/sourcing policy and utilizing a 7-step strategic sourcing process that includes but is not limited to a rigorous market analysis, supplier risk analysis, and baseline spend analysis, to generate options and document a strategic sourcing plan that may include RFP execution, negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and implementation and monitoring of source recommendations.
Oversee a team of strategic sourcing professionals and work in collaboration with global strategic sourcing professionals, providing leadership in best practices, career development and team collaboration.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program
Discretionary equity incentive plan
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
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