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Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager (Information Technology) is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the staff engaged in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Procurement function involving IT

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to deliver maximum value by standardizing procurement's source-to-pay process
Provide leadership guidance
• and support on strategic sourcing decisions to facilitate efficient and cost-effective procurement execution
Manage continuous improvement KPIs for all procurement activities related to strategically procuring/negotiating Marketing services delivering financial performance and supplier performanceDevelop manage
• and analyze performance improvements while tracking procurement target updates and reporting on a weekly/monthly basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• and controls the activities related to the assigned procurement function
Organizes manages and directs the work of the employees in the assigned procurement function; overseeing the assignment of duties responsibilities and workstations to employees; approves personnel actions such as new hire requests and discharges
• to ensure proper staffing
• Provides final approval for overtime needs
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
Ensures that total costs are identified
• and optimal savings are realized throughout the entire purchasing process
Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and procurement techniques to ensure quality price delivery
• and service
Designs implements manages
• and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high-quality products and service at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Prepares and issues Purchase Orders and Change Notices
• Reviews Purchase Order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
Prepares and reviews contracts bids proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness price
• and acceptability of items to specifications
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel
Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment supplies
• and services from suppliers and subcontractors
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

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 shipboard employee occupying this position Shipboard employees will be required to perform other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in related field is required
10 years of related experience procuring Information technology and products are required A similar marketing background that includes career progression ie purchasing category management sourcing and contract negotiation
• will be considered

Knowledge & Skills:

• are preferred
8 years related experience with an emphasis in procuring Information technology services and products or similar information technology background in progressively responsible positions (Purchasing Category Management sourcing
• and contracting experience mainly)
• Financial acumen to successfully manage budgets and headcount while reducing costs and increasing efficiencies
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service including needs assessment techniques quality service standards alternative delivery systems
• and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of contracting and procurement policies and procedures to ensure 100% compliance
Ability to manage a staff positively and productively by motivating developing
• and managing employees as they work
• Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment
Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures including the ability to give/receive instructions in written/verbal forms to effectively present information and respond to questions from management co-workers shipboard employees
• and vendors
Working knowledge of technology including hardware software internet access
• and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to periodically travel domestically & internationally
• approximately 10-25% of the time

We know there is 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 will 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

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