Senior Procurement Manager - Nautical

Role Overview

Senior Procurement Manager – Nautical within Marine Technical Procurement. The position is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK, and requires up to 25% domestic and international travel as needed. The role is full‑time and offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as excellent career development opportunities.

At Royal Caribbean Group, the world's largest cruise line, we are passionate, innovative, and relentless. We continuously strive to improve our work and remain at the forefront of the travel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for nautical categories.
• Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply‑chain reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and technological advancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across procurement activities.
• Support new‑building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions including life‑cycle costing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within nautical procurement.
• Strong understanding of nautical systems, technologies, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of delivering cost‑competitive, differentiated solutions at scale.
• Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem‑solving drive.
• Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Employment & Benefits

The role is full‑time, hybrid, and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. Royal Caribbean Group guarantees excitement, challenges, great colleagues, and a unique global opportunity to contribute to worldwide trade.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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