The Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect will lead and manage efforts to secure optimal sourcing opportunities with local and regional impacts. This role aims to deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiency, assure supply, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Supply Chain or other applicable disciplines
- CPSM or travel certifications preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
- Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership; Working knowledge of spend analytics and eRFX tools.
- Strong Negotiation Skills, Strong business ethics, strong problem-solving ability, Strong multi-tasking capability in complex situations.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve
- Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization – can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented
- Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals)
- Strong negotiation skills developed through sourcing / procurement environment experience
- Strong knowledge of contracting (negotiating business terms and scope writing
- Aggressive “go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills.
- Uses 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
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 – 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.
- Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time 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
