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.

Working closely with the reporting Director and business stakeholders, this individual will play an integral part in identifying, developing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for these categories.

The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will work with suppliers as well as each cruise line on board media professionals and with the Global Casino Operations team members. This 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. Further, the Manager – Strategic Sourcing will assist in the identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements in the sourcing and supply chain process for these categories, or in others as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Sourcing – Global Gaming and On-Board Media

• Work with Corporate Leadership to develop the sourcing and procurement strategies for on board media and global gaming, aligning with company-wide goals and objectives.

• Partner with stakeholders to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction. Manage differing interests towards a holistic solution which will benefit the organization as a whole.

• 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 to improve efficiency of transactional work with suppliers.

• Leverage market and supplier risk analysis (e.g. market drivers, macroeconomic conditions, etc.) to anticipate its impact across the business and work with leadership to develop associated strategies and action plans to maximize the opportunity.

• Delivers results to Performance Goals including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability.

Analytics & Reporting – Global Gaming and On-Board Media

• Acting as a financial steward, spearhead and manage projects to reduce total cost of ownership while meeting financial business goals and objectives (e.g., costs, service, quality, policies, supply & risk mitigation).

• Participate in the development of business analytics and reporting including creating KPI reporting, analysis and communication with leadership.

• Utilize business data and AI to identify sourcing opportunities, then create action plans and implement sourcing projects.

• Utilize data to analyze results and quantify savings.

Process Efficiencies – Global Gaming and On-Board Media

• Use continuous improvement principles to drive process efficiency by minimizing transactional work and issue reoccurrence.

Relationship Management – Suppliers and Stakeholders of Global Gaming and On-Board Media

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by meeting with them regularly to gain detailed knowledge of their needs and leverage points for each area. Further, stay abreast of key business strategies, annual goals/objectives, economic challenges / opportunities, current trends, requirements, changes, etc.

• Follow a heightened service excellence approach to exceed on customers’ expectations.

• Build and maintain trusting working relationships by permanently assessing on needs and delivering upon those.

• Perform project management duties which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders. Further, apply project management concepts to deliver on time commitments.

Knowledge & Skills:

• The role fits into the organization by managing key supplier relationships and ensuring smooth transitions of agreements to the procurement team.

• The role requires solving complex issues related to strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relations

• The role significantly impacts the company's long-term performance and strategic direction

• The role involves leading supplier relationship management programs and influencing business strategy.

• Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain principles

• Project management experience is good to have

• Previous strategic sourcing or supply chain consultancy experience is a plus.

• Strong negotiation skills

• Strong general business acumen

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in conducting complex analyses and developing concise business cases

• 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 in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, environment

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering. Masters degree a plus.

• CPSM certification or equivalent is a plus.

• 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing & supply chain

• Strong experience in sourcing methodologies, strategy creation and execution (e.g., 7-Step Strategic Sourcing, Cost).

• Media experience is a plus

• Casino experience is a plus

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Robust Excel (cost analysis, usage data analysis, Should-Cost modeling) and Powerpoint skills (executive and detailed project updates and summaries)

• PowerBI knowledge is good to have

• Expertise with e-Sourcing/e-Procurement systems is a plus

Travel: None or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

This position is classified as “remote.” As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration. Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits 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
• On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

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