Head of Marine & Technical Procurement and Logistics

The Gig:Under the oversight of the Vice President Technical Operations and New Build, responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement and logistics activities for spares and services required for Marine & Technical Operations.This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.What You'll Be Up To:Develop and communicate a procurement business plan. Implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.Develop and implement marine logistics strategies to meet business objectives, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and reliable transportation of goods.Oversee and manage day to day logistics operations for trucking, ocean freight and air freight.Create and implement all procurement and logistics strategies for capital projects and dry dock executions.Attend dry and/or wet dock periods as the SPOC and person responsible for all procurement and logistics for the project.Support global strategy and execution of fuel oil procurement, including deliveries in cooperation with our fuel oil procurement manager.Create processes and implement systems in collaboration with logistics providers and the Finance and Accounting Team to ensuring suppliers are paid as per agreed purchasing payment termsMaintain overview of orders placed vs ship-shore budget and advise leadershipLeading large-scale cost reduction initiatives, contract negotiations, and operational efficiency improvements across Marine & Technical (M&T) procurement.Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessProcess purchase orders; develop bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies as neededLead the contract development and administration ensuring optimum cost efficiencies and new business initiativesManage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.Maintain and manage supplier performance and partnership.Liaise with Logistics partners to ensure delivery dates are updated in the ERPOversee global warehousing operations.Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.All other duties assignedSuper Powers Required:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related10 years experience in cruise line supply chain, with at least 5 years of supervisory experienceProven purchasing experience with problem solving skills (preferably cruise)Proven Marine and Technical logistics management experience.Proficient in the use of MS Office, AMOSResults orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlinesDeveloped strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing conceptsHighly Experienced with ERP systems or databasesProject management experienceStrong interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong negotiation skillsAbility to communicate with all levels of managementSMS responsibilitiesEnsure all goods and services sourced meet or exceed company, industry and regulatory requirementsSource materials and goods that are sustainable and safe.What Matters to Us:At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.SummaryLocation: Plantation - FLType: Full time