Associate Manager, Hotel Procurement

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We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Associate Manager, Hotel Procurement reporting to the Director, Hotel Procurement.

This position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida.

This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary / Job Purpose:

Subject matter procurement expert for the assigned goods and/or services. Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources.  Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.  Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned goods and/or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables. Expert use of analysis, forecasting, problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions.
• Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables.  Negotiates price, availability, transportation and delivery schedule.
• Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability. 
• Analyzes and incorporates specific market data to negotiations, strategies and plans that correlate to the goods and/or services procured.
• Communicates and presents clear strategies, plans and cost impacts to upper management
• Attends industry trade shows and conferences.
• Measures and evaluates suppliers¿ on-time delivery performance.
• Contributor to the company's delivery and invoicing policies.
• Responsible for implementing and driving change.
• Performs other duties as required.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• 5+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in related field, or combination of education and experience, preferred. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Negotiation and analytical skills required. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside.

Work Environment

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel, as necessary.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions:  Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.