Manager, Technical Procurement

About the role

This position is responsible for leading the planning, execution and monitoring phases of procurement projects as well as the procurement of materials, equipment, services, and subcontracting activities for Newbuild, Fleet Modernization, or Private Destinations projects. This position will liaise with multi-site teams and engage in large scale, multi-year, complex contracting for large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts for Newbuild and Fleet Solutions
• Lead a procurement task force team assigned to the project responsible for supplier relationships to ensure alignment with project strategy and goals
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned procurement team members to strengthen capabilities, support career growth, and drive high performance
• Set team objectives, monitor progress, conduct performance reviews, and provide timely feedback aligned with departmental goals
• Allocate workload, prioritize assignments, and ensure appropriate coverage across project procurement activities and deliverables
• Mentor team members on procurement strategy, supplier management, negotiation approach, stakeholder engagement, and project execution best practices
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training activities to build and maintain a capable, engaged procurement team
• Challenge technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices, and business processes with a focus on management, cost control, sourcing, communication, and negotiating
• Manage the efficient and effective material control of the project procurement requirements from planning through sourcing, expediting, transport, and receipt
• Serve as the single point of contact between the Supply Chain Team and the project team for assigned project(s)
• Lead timely resolution of sophisticated supplier issues
• Collaborate closely and frequently with Project Buyers, Category Managers, Fulfillment, and Logistics
• Run and analyze material status reports and communicate risks and problem areas to project teams regularly
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Lead development of procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables and lead contract negotiations
• Work closely with supported business areas and functional organizations to ensure stability and cost efficiency of supply
• Conduct, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers on a global basis to improve supply position and minimize risk
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent job experience
• Large Capex project experience
• Shipyard or contractor contracts experience
• 10+ years' experience in Procurement, Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project Environment
• 5+ years' supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain talent in a team-based environment
• Accreditation from Supply Chain Industry organization preferred (i.e. CPSM, CPIM)
• Ability to learn/work in multiple systems/tools such as Oracle, Databases, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills
• Self-starter with strong influencing, communication, and facilitative skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and multiple internal customers
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment with all levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement work processes and solutions
• Sense of ownership and urgency
• Ability to travel domestic and international, up to 20% of the time

Reporting: Senior Manager, Procurement

Location: 100 Biscayne Blvd, Florida (onsite)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship