Specialist, Procurement - Food and Beverage

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist partners with cross-functional stakeholder teams, vendors, and expediting teams to ensure items are delivered and purchase orders have accurate pricing and conversions. The role manages and supports sourcing efforts for defined food and beverage (FBH) categories and critical projects, monitors supplier performance through KPIs, manages supplier relationships, communicates expectations and performance, and resolves escalated supplier issues. The position plans, develops, and implements contracting strategies and procurement activities for spot purchases across FBH categories and all brands within Holland America Group. It supports purchase-order updates, loading-report issues, quality-report follow-up, supplier cultivation, vendor management, KPI tracking, and recommendations. The role significantly impacts guest satisfaction and regulatory compliance, and requires leadership in managing guest interactions and supporting adherence to policies and procedures. This is an in-office role based at a designated Carnival office in South Florida. Employees work onsite Monday through Thursday and may work from home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is expected to be none or very limited. The work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science or Agriculture is required and/or preferred, as stated in the posting.
Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data for financial and operational insights and resolve issues efficiently.
Advanced Excel proficiency, including data modeling and complex spreadsheet functions.
Ability to independently manage low-complexity projects and collaborate effectively across teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with high attention to detail.
Proficiency with various business software applications.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Must work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday; may work from home on Fridays.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in negotiation and constructive conflict resolution preferred.
Familiarity with project management and process-improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Execute tactical sourcing plans for assigned projects or categories to create long-term value while meeting brand objectives.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and serve as the primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams.
Build relationships with stakeholders and influencers to become a trusted sourcing partner.
Select vendors using financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids.
Establish tools and processes to ensure vendors are paid according to terms.
Serve as a subject matter expert on customer and supplier relationship management for the Purchasing Organization and process partners.
Manage supplier relationships using data, metrics, and internal feedback to drive supplier results.
Assist Expediting with escalated supplier issues.
Develop and negotiate spot purchases for special requests or last-minute shortages.
Work with management and the Strategic Sourcing team to consolidate spend and identify strategic sourcing opportunities that reduce tactical and spot buys.
Ensure purchase-order pricing and conversions are updated in a timely manner; take action on applicable loading-report issues and follow up on quality reports.
Track supplier KPIs, make recommendations, and manage vendor performance.
Address guest issues and compliance challenges, and support team adherence to policies and procedures.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles.
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 with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Company-wide holidays and floating holidays for eligible employees.
Vacation time, with accrual based on employment status and level; additional vacation time with tenure.
Sick time for eligible employees.
Complimentary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, and special rates for family and friends.
Personal and professional learning and development resources, including tuition reimbursement.
On-site fitness center at the Miami campus.