Princess Cruises · 3 months ago
Director, Procurement Operations - Technical
Miami, FL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expCarnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, and they are seeking a Director of Procurement Operations to lead and enhance procurement activities across their North America Marine & Technical supply chain. This strategic role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and business partners.
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Responsibilities
Develops and executes operational plans supported by clearly defined KPIs to monitor and enhance procurement performance. Communicates strategic initiatives and their business impact to brand leadership through concise, data-driven business cases that support informed decision-making and cross-functional alignment
Leads the optimization of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process by identifying and implementing opportunities for task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digital enablement
Manages a high performing team consisting of 2-4 Managers and 7+ strategic thinking team members. Provides strategic leadership to the procurement team by setting clear goals, offering ongoing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversees training and development programs to build functional expertise and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. Implements structured performance management practices to monitor individual and team contributions, recognize achievements, and address gaps. Promotes operational excellence by driving accountability, enhancing collaboration, and enabling the team to deliver high-impact results across the procurement lifecycle
Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholder groups, positioning procurement as a strategic and valued business partner. Actively engages with cross-functional teams to understand their priorities and challenges, ensuring procurement strategies are aligned with broader business goals. Influences change by building consensus, securing stakeholder buy-in, and driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and sourcing approaches
Manage supplier relationships, enforce the Business Partner Code of Conduct, and ensure compliance with Responsible Sourcing Policy
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus
Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement operations within a large, global organization
5+ years experience in managing people
Proven track record of successful project management and managing complex supplier relationships
Experience in navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving change in a fast-paced setting
Preferred
Experience in cruise line procurement operations a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Senior Vice President of Sales
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President
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