Category Manager
This role is based in Weybridge UK
Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of Category Managers Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
About Us
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable
Job Summary
We are looking for a procurement expert with technical or maritime industry experience to help shape category strategies support major projects and drive operational success across our fleet
As a Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement you will work closely with our technical New-building operational teams and suppliers to define and deliver cost-competitive differentiated solutions to the Royal Caribbean fleet of Cruise vessels
You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategy with a strong focus on optimising the operations You will build a broad network and collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders implementing our category strategies and support various stakeholders as well as being involved in innovation and retrofit projects
Key responsibilities
- Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions
Building and executing on the global category strategy to ensure best in class safe- reliable and cost optimal operation
- Manage internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships that support our strategies
Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts manage relationships- and ensure supply chain reliability
- Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications
- Drive cross functional projects to deliver on our ambitious year-on-year cost and value generating targets
Establishing and applying cost modelling concepts spend & demand analysis
- and evaluations
- Addressing day to day operational queries within your area of responsibility
Work Environment
- Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary
What we’d love you to have:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime
- transport or other relevant industry
Good understanding of maritime industry- industry standards and technical procurement
Excellent negotiation communication- and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive- differentiated solutions at scale
- Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive
Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering Business Supply Chain Management- or similar
We have high ambitions for this role and what it can deliver so if you see your yourself as a match we’d love to hear from you!
We guarantee excitement challenges great colleagues a unique global opportunity in one of the world’s largest operators in the cruise industry
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 colour 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
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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