Specialist, Procurement - Food and Beverage

The Procurement Specialist role will partner and support 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 performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, resolve escalated supplier issues. Essential 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Scope: 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. Impact: The role significantly impacts guest satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements. Problem solving: Address complex guest issues and compliance challenges, requiring quick thinking and effective solutions. Leadership: Requires leadership in managing guest interactions and ensuring team adherence to policies and procedures. Essential/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science, Agriculture required and/or preferred. Essential Experience Required: 2+ years of relevant experience preferred. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data for financial and operational insights; capable of resolving issues efficiently. Advanced Excel Proficiency: Skilled in data modeling and complex spreadsheet functions. Project Leadership: Able to independently manage low-complexity projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Time Management: Capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure with high attention to detail. Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Preferred experience in negotiation and resolving conflicts constructively. Project Management & Process Improvement: Familiar with methodologies to enhance workflows and manage initiatives. Tech-Savvy: Proficient in various business software applications. Travel No or very little travel likely Work Conditions Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. 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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on 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 Fitness center at our Miami campus #Corp #LI-Hybrid Remote #LI-SR1 About Us Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference. In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns. Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr