Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

• Lead, develop, and implement an integrated strategic process across brands
• Manages Strategic Sourcing Initiatives utilizing a strategic sourcing process
• Manages Contracts and Key Supplier Relationships
• Engages and collaborates with brand stakeholders and corporate teams
• Delivers Results to Performance Goals and Measurement including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability

• Bachelor's Degree in Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Supply Chain or other applicable disciplines
• Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills including financial cost analysis
• should cost and total cost of ownership
• Working knowledge of spend analytics and eRFX tools
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Strong business ethics
• strong problem-solving ability
• Strong multi-tasking capability in complex situations
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests
• Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals)
• Strong negotiation skills developed through sourcing / procurement environment experience
• Strong knowledge of contracting (negotiating business terms and scope writing)
• Aggressive “go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• champion of change management
• strong planning/project management skills
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in the travel and service industry leading strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology (“six- “or “seven-step process”) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations
• Relevant experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives within areas of indirect spend
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time

CPSM or travel certifications preferred but NOT REQUIRED

• 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