Senior Procurement Manager

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge UKJourney with usCombine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our ambitious Procurement team. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. About UsRoyal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now.At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable.Job SummaryAs a Senior Procurement Manager for Chemical, Paint & Gases in Marine Technical Procurement, you will work closely with our technical, New-building, operational teams and suppliers to define and deliver cost-competitive, differentiated solutions to the Royal Caribbean fleet of Cruise vessels.You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategy with a strong focus on optimising the operations. You will build a broad network and collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders, implementing our category strategies and support various stakeholders as well as being involved in innovation and retrofit projects.Key responsibilitiesSupport new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutionsBuilding and executing on the global category strategy to ensure best in class safe, reliable and cost optimal operationManage internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships that support our strategiesEngage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliabilityCollaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specificationsDrive cross functional projects to deliver on our ambitious year-on-year cost and value generating targetsEstablishing and applying cost modelling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluationsAddressing day to day operational queries within your area of responsibilityWork EnvironmentUp to 25% domestic and international travel as necessarySkills we'd love you to have:Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport or other relevant industryGood understanding of marine chemical, paints & gases and industry standardsExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentProven track record of delivering cost-competitive, differentiated solutions at scaleStrong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal driveBeneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similarWe have high ambitions for this role and what it can deliver, so if you see your yourself as a match, we'd love to hear from youWe guarantee excitement, challenges, great colleagues, a unique global opportunity in a company enabling global trade. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon#LI-ST1