Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Corporate)

Drive strategic sourcing efforts across various spend categories within the Technical Supply Chain, including ship systems, safety, hotel, furnishings, navigation, environmental, repair & maintenance to deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with North American regional brand stakeholders (Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn) as the primary interface, managing cross-brand initiatives with Corporate and sister brands.
• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities by working with stakeholders to increase quality and reduce cost, developing deep spend analysis by commodity and vendor, and creating overall sourcing strategies.
• Manage strategic sourcing initiatives using the 7-step strategic sourcing process, including market, vendor, and baseline spend analysis, and develop negotiation plans in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Lead and establish a strong supplier relationship management program, manage key supplier relationships for regional brands, and ensure smooth transition of agreements to the procurement team for order execution.
• Deliver results to performance goals and measurements, including hard savings targets, cost avoidance, supplier diversity, and sustainability goals.
• Apply category management best practices, tools, and techniques to develop and implement integrated sourcing strategies, assessing overall opportunity for spend categories.
• Ensure integration of sourcing policies across assigned categories and maintain a focus on project timelines and deliverables to meet business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Marine/Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, Construction Management, or similar discipline (required). MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives within technical operations, marine operations, hotel refurbishment, commercial construction, shipbuilding, or related industries.
• Proficiency in category management methodology (e.g., "six-" or "seven-step process") with expertise in influencing business strategy, supplier relations, and leadership.
• Excellent experience in running RFPs/RFXs utilizing technology and eProcurement.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis (TCO modeling, make/buy analysis, cost-to-serve analysis), market analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, creating action-oriented presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Strong contract development, negotiation strategy, and oral/written communication skills.
• Strategic thought leadership in sourcing strategy planning, formulation, and implementation.
• Ability to work under fast-paced, ambiguous conditions while delivering results.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and critical thinking to solve complex sourcing challenges.
• Data-driven approach to market, supplier risk, and baseline spend analyses.
• Leadership and ability to influence spend decisions at senior levels.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and professionalism.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus program for all non-sales roles; sales roles have an incentive plan.
• Director and above roles may participate in a discretionary equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits: cost-effective medical, dental, and vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health resources.
• Company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Paid time off: 8 company-wide holidays + 2 floating holidays, vacation time (14 days/year for manager and below, 19 days/year for director and above), and sick time (80 hours/year for full-time employees).
• Complementary 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.

Schedule

• In-office role based in South Florida (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area), requiring work from a designated Carnival office Monday through Thursday each week.
• Employees may work from home on Fridays.
• Travel: less than 25%, with shipboard travel likely.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.