Manager, Global Travel Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiations across airlines, hotels, ground operators, and GDS partners
• Collaborate with brand travel teams to forecast demand, anticipate needs, mitigate risks, and align sourcing decisions with brand strategies
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across air, hotel, ground, and GDS categories
• Ensure full compliance with Carnival’s Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain Policy
• Use advanced analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI) to evaluate spend, supplier performance, operational trends, and cost-savings opportunities
• Support cross-functional initiatives, category programs, and special projects based on evolving enterprise needs

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), with an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Hospitality, or related
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in the aviation, travel, or mobility sectors
• Proven expertise in global contract negotiation and supplier management
• Must demonstrate strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Requires a high degree of accuracy, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail, with a self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach
• Familiarity with hotel RFP platforms, duty-of-care standards, and third-party ground transportation compliance requirements is essential
• Must have direct experience negotiating with airlines, DMCs, transportation aggregators, hotel chains, and independent properties across global markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, with advanced expertise in Excel and Power BI
• Ability to work with travel-industry systems such as GDS platforms (Sabre/Amadeus), hotel RFP technologies, and mobility/vendor management tools is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise procurement, contracting, and data-governance systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or similar) is a plus
• Experience with GDS platforms (Sabre and/or Amadeus) to support air sourcing, fare analysis, and operational alignment
• Working knowledge of hotel RFP platforms and mobility/vendor management systems
• Proficiency with procurement, sourcing, and contracting tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with Power BI data models and the ability to interpret dashboards using basic DAX-driven metrics
• Comfort working with enterprise data sources, forecasting tools, and spend analytics systems
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area

Experience in strategic sourcing, corporate travel, or cruise industry operations is highly preferred

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 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
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Wellness Programs
• Cruise Benefits
• Parental Programs
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase