Carnival Corporation · 6 hours ago
Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain - Hotel
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expCarnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain for Hotel. This role oversees all sourcing and supply chain operations for hotel supplies across North American brands, focusing on cost innovation and stakeholder collaboration to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
LeisureTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Build and drive sourcing and supply chain strategy for over $300M spend in US and Europe. Evaluate manufacturer direct and distribution partnerships to ensure we are leveraging scale for all North American brands while increasing local spend. Collaborate with the team in Australia. Manage a team consisting of a 4 Category managers and 1-3 specialists
Develop and mature a Sourcing team that collaborates closely with tactical sourcing/procurement, inventory management, and logistics teams. Forecast category risks, mitigation plans and provide input for finance teams for budgets
Master the brand centric approach-work closely with all stakeholders to understand needs and adjust strategies and supply chain approach to the preferred operating model for each brand. Create robust strategies to meet business requirements while influencing and partnering with stakeholders for sourcing decisions. Optimize the distribution network to lower operational costs. Perform annual TCO analysis of global vs local spend to support local supplier base
Align with CCL and PCL/HAL/SBN procurement teams and with CCL and PCL/HAL/SBN logistics teams regarding strategy
Ensuring systems are updated properly before the PO’s are issued. Ensure OTIF is at 90%+
Build and execute strategy to support Carnival responsible business and greenhouse reduction initiatives
Support VP, FBH, Sourcing and Supply Chain on other ad-hoc activities as needed
Development of effective long-term sourcing strategies across hotel categories that create long term value, efficient delivery of goods, ROI, NPS, and quality while delivering on brand objectives. Ensure strategies and contracts are finalized within expected time frame to support regional operations. Optimize and increase local purchases using TCO and influence
Development and execution of Cost innovation and risk management strategies to provide value. Manage inflation mitigation and supply chain risks. Effectively communicate plans and impacts to brand leadership through the development of succinct business cases
Manage sourcing engagement within the organization and process partners to effectively leverage our scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, harmonize, and rationalize the specs, improve service levels, and create value. Work cross functionally with procurement teams to ensure local support is provided
Develop trusted relationship across stakeholder teams; is viewed as a valued business partner. Influences change and buy-in across the stakeholder groups and leadership
Lead Supplier Relationship Management program. Hold suppliers accountable to performance, delivery, quality, cost, optimization/innovation, and other KPI metrics. Provide clear feedback to improve results. Build and foster early supplier involvement to ensure suppliers are utilized to their full capabilities and proactively providing input to provide low cost, efficient, and quality goods and services
Implement gold-standard contracts across local supplier base. Negotiate strategic supplier contracts, develop innovative pricing models and agreements to deliver value to brands. Ensure negotiation and contract processes meet all compliance and regulatory standards
Manage a team of 4 Category managers and 1-3 specialists, who may be remote or offshore. Provide clear direction and effective feedback. Develop, coach and provide training as needed. Continuously improve skill level of team. Develop team skill sets and commodity/supply chain knowledge
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science required
CPSM or equivalent certification
10+ years of relevant experience required
5+ years of experience managing people
Previous strategic sourcing experience using the 7-step strategic sourcing process (or similar)
Experience with Contracting, Manufacturer direct agreements or direct materials and commodities
Experience with Sourcing and Procurement within cruise lines, hotels and restaurants in similar scale and categories
Experience working in fast-paced, results-oriented environments
Preferred
Master's degree on business, Supply Chain, or another preferred
Experience with Sourcing and Procurement within Food, Beverage, a plus
Consulting experience a plus
Benefits
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
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.
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
Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation is a cruise company providing travelers with vacation experiences.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$19.49BKey Investors
Public Investment Fund
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Josh Weinstein
President & CEO
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