Procurement Specialist

This position is for a Procurement Specialist who partners and supports cross-functional stakeholder teams and works with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. In addition, this position will manage and support sourcing efforts for defined FBH categories & critical projects. This position will monitor supplier's performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, resolve escalated supplier issues.

The Procurement Specialist plans, develops and implements contracting strategies and procurement activities on spot purchases for FBH categories. Scope is for all brands within Holland America Group.  This role will typically be challenged with ensuring purchase order pricing and conversions are updated timely action of applicable loading report issues and follow up on quality reports.  Challenges include meeting deadlines, consistent client engagement, cultivation of qualified suppliers and all vendor management including KPI tracking and recommendations.

Job Functions:

• Execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams.
• Developing a relationship with stakeholders and influencers to become a trusted sourcing partner.
• Selection of vendors considering financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids; Establishing effective tools to ensure all vendors are paid to terms.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on customer relationship management and supplier relationship management to Purchasing Organization and process partners
• Effective Supplier Relationship Management driving supplier results; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback; Assist Expediting in the escalation of supplier issues.
• Developing and negotiating spot purchases required for special requests or last minute shorts.
• Works with management and Strategic Sourcing team in consolidating spend and identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing that can reduce tactical and spot buys.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science, Agriculture required and/or preferred.
• Minimum experience preferred is 2+ years in procurement, supply chain or related field.Food, beverage, hotel category sourcing experience and/or cruise, hospitality, foodservice industry experience (required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good analytical skills: Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, financial analysis, draw conclusions from data.
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to model data.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects of low complexity and influence in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively. 
• Negotiation skills and practices preferred. 
• Project management, process improvement.
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications
• Experience in conflict resolution skills

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

Work Conditions:  Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.  Weekend and Holiday shifts are required.  Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, project or operations.

This position is classified as “in-office.”  As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 

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 preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus 

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