Carnival Corporation · 2 days ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCarnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, and they are seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect to lead sourcing initiatives that drive savings and efficiency. The role involves managing strategic sourcing processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of measurable value through effective sourcing strategies.
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Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and implement an integrated strategic process across brands
Manages Strategic Sourcing Initiatives utilizing a strategic sourcing process (including but not limited to a market/region analysis, supplier risk analysis, baseline spend analysis, RFP execution, formal negotiation strategy and plan, contracting and implementation and monitoring of source recommendation)
Manages Contracts and Key Supplier Relationships
Engages and collaborates with brand stakeholders and corporate teams
Delivers Results to Performance Goals and Measurement including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Supply Chain or other applicable disciplines
Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership; Working knowledge of spend analytics and eRFX tools
Strong Negotiation Skills
Strong business ethics
Strong problem-solving ability
Strong multi-tasking capability in complex situations
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve
Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization – can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests
Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals)
Strong negotiation skills developed through sourcing / procurement environment experience
Strong knowledge of contracting (negotiating business terms and scope writing
Aggressive “go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills
Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
5+ years' relevant experience in the travel and service industry leading strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology (“six- “or “seven-step process”) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations
Relevant experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives within areas of indirect spend
Preferred
CPSM or travel certifications preferred but NOT REQUIRED
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
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$19.49BKey Investors
Public Investment Fund
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $3.54B
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Josh Weinstein
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-12-22
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