Lead, Food and Beverage Procurement

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Food and Beverage Procurement serves as a subject matter procurement expert for assigned goods and/or services. The role researches suppliers, obtains information on product or service price, availability, and delivery schedules, and is responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategy for assigned categories. The position is full-time, onsite at 100 Biscayne Blvd., and reports to the Director, Food and Beverage Procurement. It is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. The Lead performs complex price analysis and uses analysis, forecasting, problem-solving, and quality improvement to develop strategies for changing market conditions. The position develops procurement and negotiation strategies across multiple variables, makes negotiation decisions in volatile situations, applies market data to plans and negotiations, and communicates strategies and cost impacts to upper management. The role also attends industry trade shows and conferences, follows corporate Procurement Policy, and drives change. For management-role financial responsibilities, the position approves purchase orders and signs invoices up to a $50,000 limit. The work is primarily in an office, with possible movement inside and outside the office and potentially high noise when visiting shipboard or offsite locations. Domestic and international travel is required. Physical activities include sitting, standing, writing, reviewing and typing reports, compiling data, operating a PC, moving around the office, and potentially climbing, descending, lifting, or moving up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related procurement experience or specialized technical experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
Negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with employees and management at all levels.
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 present information effectively and respond to questions from suppliers and staff and management at all levels, both shipboard and shoreside.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or international equivalent, and/or relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Research suppliers from usual and unusual sources and obtain information on product or service price, availability, and delivery schedules.
Plan and strategize for assigned goods and/or services in the short and long term.
Perform complex price analysis and use analysis, forecasting, problem-solving, and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions.
Develop procurement and negotiation strategies based on multiple variables.
Negotiate price, availability, transportation, and delivery schedules.
Make negotiation decisions in high-volatility situations, using multiple market variables and limited guidelines.
Analyze and incorporate market data into negotiations, strategies, and plans for procured goods and/or services.
Communicate and present strategies, plans, and cost impacts to upper management.
Attend industry trade shows and conferences.
Perform work in line with corporate Procurement Policy and implement and drive change.
Approve purchase orders up to $50,000 and sign invoices up to $50,000, as specified for management roles.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.