Head of Marine & Technical Procurement and Logistics

Virgin Voyages•Plantation, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the oversight of the Vice President Technical Operations and New Build, responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement and logistics activities for spares and services required for Marine & Technical Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related
10 years experience in cruise line supply chain, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience
Proven purchasing experience with problem solving skills (preferably cruise)
Proven Marine and Technical logistics management experience.
Proficient in the use of MS Office, AMOS
Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
Developed strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts
Highly Experienced with ERP systems or databases
Project management experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of management

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a procurement business plan. Implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop and implement marine logistics strategies to meet business objectives, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and reliable transportation of goods.
Oversee and manage day to day logistics operations for trucking, ocean freight and air freight.
Create and implement all procurement and logistics strategies for capital projects and dry dock executions.
Attend dry and/or wet dock periods as the SPOC and person responsible for all procurement and logistics for the project.
Support global strategy and execution of fuel oil procurement, including deliveries in cooperation with our fuel oil procurement manager.
Create processes and implement systems in collaboration with logistics providers and the Finance and Accounting Team to ensuring suppliers are paid as per agreed purchasing payment terms
Maintain overview of orders placed vs ship-shore budget and advise leadership
Leading large-scale cost reduction initiatives, contract negotiations, and operational efficiency improvements across Marine & Technical (M&T) procurement.
Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Process purchase orders; develop bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies as needed
Lead the contract development and administration ensuring optimum cost efficiencies and new business initiatives
Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.
Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
Maintain and manage supplier performance and partnership.
Liaise with Logistics partners to ensure delivery dates are updated in the ERP
Oversee global warehousing operations.
Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.
Ensure all goods and services sourced meet or exceed company, industry and regulatory requirements
Source materials and goods that are sustainable and safe.