Specialist, Procurement - Food and Beverage

Private Destinations•Miami, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist, Food and Beverage, partners with cross-functional stakeholder teams and works with vendors and expediting teams to ensure items are delivered and purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. The role manages and supports sourcing efforts for defined 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 in FBH categories across all Holland America Group brands. It supports brand teams, stakeholder engagement, supplier cultivation and vendor management, and timely updates to purchase order pricing and conversions, loading report issues, and quality-report follow-up. The role significantly affects guest satisfaction and regulatory compliance. This is an in-office position based at a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is not expected or is very limited. 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 stated as required and/or preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data for financial and operational insights and resolving 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 handle multiple priorities under pressure with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with various business software applications.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area and work at a designated South Florida office Monday through Thursday.

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 with internal and external stakeholders and serve as the primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams.
Build stakeholder and influencer relationships and become a trusted sourcing partner.
Select vendors using financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids, and establish tools to ensure vendors are paid according to terms.
Serve as a subject matter expert in customer relationship management and supplier relationship management for the Purchasing Organization and process partners.
Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier results using data, metrics, and internal feedback; assist Expediting with supplier-issue escalations.
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, address applicable loading report issues, and follow up on quality reports.
Track supplier KPIs, communicate expectations and performance, and make supplier-management recommendations.

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 with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Company-wide holidays and floating holidays for eligible employees.
Vacation time, with eligibility and amounts based on employment status and level.
Sick time, with eligibility and amounts based on employment status.
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.
Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles; sales roles have an incentive plan.
Director-and-above roles may be eligible for a discretionary equity incentive plan.