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Manager, Strategic Sourcing

United States, Miami · Job Posted February 01, 2026
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The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will be a key part of the strategic sourcing and supply chain processes for Global Gaming and On-Board Media across all Carnival Corporation & plc. This individual will play an integral part in identifying, developing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for these categories. The role is responsible for leading sourcing projects from cradle to grave: Developing sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, building effective relationships with functional stakeholders, strategically sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, developing supplier performance assessment foundation.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with Corporate Leadership to develop the sourcing and procurement strategies for on board media and global gaming
  • Partner with stakeholders to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction
  • Execute category strategies following Carnival’s strategic sourcing processes
  • Provide a significant positive financial impact by optimizing commercial terms through negotiations
  • Help improve tactical procurement processes
  • Leverage market and supplier risk analysis to anticipate its impact across the business
  • Delivers results to Performance Goals including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability
  • Acting as a financial steward, spearhead and manage projects to reduce total cost of ownership
  • Participate in the development of business analytics and reporting
  • Utilize business data and AI to identify sourcing opportunities
  • Utilize data to analyze results and quantify savings
  • Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Follow a heightened service excellence approach
  • Build and maintain trusting working relationships
  • Perform project management duties

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering
  • 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing & supply chain
  • Strong experience in sourcing methodologies, strategy creation and execution
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Robust Excel and Powerpoint skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong general business acumen
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong facilitation and project management skills
  • Strong ability to interface with all levels and across departments
  • Strong relationship management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative thinking / problem solving
  • High energy and team player
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • Masters degree a plus
  • CPSM certification or equivalent is a plus
  • Media experience is a plus
  • Casino experience is a plus
  • PowerBI knowledge is good to have
  • Expertise with e-Sourcing/e-Procurement systems is a plus
  • Project management experience is good to have
  • Previous strategic sourcing or supply chain consultancy experience is a plus

What we offer

  • 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
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