Apply on Employer Site

Princess Cruises · 1 month ago

Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

Miami, FL, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Princess Cruises is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect to lead sourcing initiatives across various categories such as Retail and Entertainment. The role focuses on delivering value through effective sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes.

Adventure TravelLeisureTourismTravelTravel Agency

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and implement an integrated strategic process across brands

Manages Strategic Sourcing Initiatives utilizing a strategic sourcing process

Manages Contracts and Key Supplier Relationships

Engages and collaborates with brand stakeholders and corporate teams

Delivers Results to Performance Goals and Measurement

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSpend analysisNegotiation skillsContract managementAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceMulti-taskingBusiness ethicsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

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

Additional programs include 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

Princess Cruises

Glassdoor3.7

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company.

Founded in 1965

Santa Clarita, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.princess.com

H1B Sponsorship

Princess Cruises has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (6)

2023 (9)

2022 (4)

2021 (13)

2020 (20)