The Director, Strategic Sourcing Logistics is responsible for leading a team to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn, as well as supporting global efforts across all Carnival brands. This role focuses on securing optimal sourcing opportunities that deliver value, drive cost savings, enhance service levels, ensure supply continuity, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Requirements
- Leadership, lead by influence, exemplary project management skills, ability to negotiate complex business deals.
- Critical thinking, strategy, analysis, interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize changing workload requests.
- Extensive supply chain experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives - applying best practices, developing category management strategy, utilizing the seven-step sourcing methodology, negotiation plans & expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact professionally with all levels of the organization â can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests to meet deadlines.
- Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals).
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team. âgo getterâ, driven, capable of working with little supervision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills.
- Utilizes quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
- Demonstrated analytical skill set including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership; Working knowledge of eRFX tools.
- Bachelorâs degree in Business Admin., Supply Chain, Finance, Hospitality, or other applicable discipline
- CPSM/CPM or comparable is preferred but not required
- Experience in Logistics either with sourcing or working within a Logistics operation..
- 10 + yearsâ experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement with 3-5+ years in a leadership position preferred.
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
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays â 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 employeeâs discretion.
- Vacation Time â 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 â 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.
- 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
