NCL Bahamas

Category Mgr

Miami, Florida

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementContract ManagementResearchLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Recommend alternative products of same or better quality at a more favorable cost, in collaboration with Suppliers, Operations and sourcing specialists..

Develop a category strategy to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation.
Administer/manage contracted and non-contracted services to ensure that all contractual requirements are met by both the supplier and the organization.
Develop Strategic Supplier Relationship Management programs.
Collaborate with Spend Analysis & Reporting Team to conduct analysis for category improvement opportunities (e.g., market research) and to implement non-sourcing category projects (e.g., demand management).
Support Sourcing Specialists to lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for category areas.
Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business divisions.
Perform other job-related functions as assigned..

Bachelor's Degree.
2+ years of category or industry specific experience.
Business, MBA or any equivalent combinations of relevant education and work experience..
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions.
Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying areas of opportunity.

Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience, performance measurement, contract negotiation, project management, category management, business analysis, or change management experience.
Cruise line and Duty-Free knowledge a plus..

Working knowledge of an automated logistics and purchasing system is required, preferably with MXP and SAP.
Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend by leading global cross-functional teams.
Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience.
Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis.
Strong interpersonal and management capabilities.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise.
Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required.
Technical knowledge and expertise preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g. Ariba).

Monitor actual usage of contracted service (ie agreed number of visits per year on specific vessel).

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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.

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