Sourcing Specialist

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Execute strategic sourcing projects for the assigned category to take advantage of savings opportunities across the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience.
• Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieving quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs
• Strong negotiation management experience
• First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus
• Technical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus
• Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred
• Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills

Responsibilities

• Work with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category.
• Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis.
• Assist Managers in developing and executing a assigned sourcing strategy.
• Assist in the supplier selection and negotiation process.
• Establish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business divisions.
• Assist in placing contracts for strategic purchases and large spot buys when no existing contracts exists.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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