Manager, North America Supply Chain Contract Management

Carnival Corporation • Hialeah, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, NASC Contract Management is responsible for leading the team that manages contract lifecycle management activities for all NASC-owned categories. This role will operate as the key internal interface with supply chain, finance, business stakeholders, legal, risk management, compliance and data privacy teams during contracting for any sourcing contract NASC enters into with a third party (draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute); obtaining necessary internal feedback and approvals; ensuring all contracts are fully executed in a timely manner; and that any issues are escalated promptly. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in assigning work responsibilities across a team, collaborating with various internal customers and external suppliers, and show strong proficiency in commercial agreements excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years' experience managing corporate contracting efforts, including interfaces across legal, sourcing, stakeholders and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience in assigning work responsibilities across a team.
• Collaborating with various internal customers and external suppliers.
• Strong proficiency in commercial agreements excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the contract lifecycle for NASC agreements including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewal, and termination.
• Partner with Legal to ensure contractual risk is appropriately managed.
• Maintain contract repository and enforce standard contract templates and approval workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes, tools, and policies.
• Champion selection and adoption of contract management platforms.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, and metrics.
• Lead investigation and implementation of best practices across all Carnival Corp contract management teams and efforts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 contracting professionals.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support career development planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the key link across Sourcing, Legal, NA Operating Unit stakeholders and other Corporate resources (e.g., compliance) to coordinate the successful and timely approval and execution of strong commercial agreements that protect Carnival Corp and adhere to all relevant policies.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager