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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