Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category.
• Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis.
• Aid Managers in developing and executing a sourcing strategy.
• Aid in the supplier selection and negotiation process.
• Establish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business divisions.
• Aid in placing contracts for strategic purchases and large spot buys when no existing contracts exist.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieve quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs
• Strong negotiation management experience
• Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus
• First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential
• Technical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred
• Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills

About NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.