Manager, Hotel Procurement

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain and Operations Team is hiring a full-time Manager, HF&B Procurement. This onsite position is based at 100 Biscayne Blvd, Florida, and reports to the AVP, Hotel, Food & Beverage Procurement. The role manages staff and the procurement activities needed to fulfill the function’s goals and objectives. It directly manages assigned categories, developing procurement strategies and objectives aligned with Company brand requirements, and oversees sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for products in those categories. Applicants must be legally authorized to work where the position is based. The role is not eligible for immigration or work-visa sponsorship now or in the future. Royal Caribbean Group describes its benefits package as supporting employees’ physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being; specific benefits may vary by location and position.

Requirements

Three to five years of managerial experience in a cruise line, supply chain, or procurement-related function.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities and quickly prioritize work for maximum impact.
Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned procurement function, including identifying expense reductions through cost efficiencies.
Ability to develop procurement and negotiation strategies based on multiple, often complex variables, and negotiate price, availability, transportation, and delivery schedules.
Understanding of contract terms and conditions and skill in the Uniform Commercial Code.
Strong analytical, forecasting, problem-solving, and quality-improvement skills, including ensuring total costs are identified and optimized throughout procurement.
High degree of skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior operational personnel, both shipboard and shoreside.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, present information effectively, and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.
Ability to manage staff positively and productively by motivating, developing, and managing employees, and to use coaching, counseling, and disciplinary processes to improve performance or terminate employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a total cost of ownership model that considers variables such as price, freight, holding cost, currency, and supply volatility.
Negotiate, or supervise the negotiation of, complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Plan, organize, and control activities related to the assigned procurement function.
Organize, manage, and direct employees in the assigned procurement function, including assigning duties, responsibilities, and workstations.
Manage sourcing, quality control, and supplier management for products in assigned categories, including negotiation of price, freight, payment terms, and delivery terms.
Lead value-creation initiatives in assigned categories and collaborate with RCG Brand Operations to identify and implement sourcing opportunities for new and existing products.
Analyze data and present findings to Supply Chain and Brand Operations leadership.
Evaluate and measure new and existing suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery performance, inventory levels, and invoicing policies are maintained; conduct periodic major supplier reviews.
Develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations using appropriate negotiation and procurement techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
Manage supplier invoicing and statement reconciliation, resolve invoices in dispute, and follow up on recurring disputes with root-cause analysis and improvement plans.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices as needed.
Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and conformance of items to specifications.
Assign procurement requests to appropriate personnel.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.