Category Manager – Marine Technical Procurement
This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK.
As a Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement, you will work closely with our technical, New‑building, operational teams and suppliers to define and deliver cost‑competitive, differentiated solutions to the Royal Caribbean fleet of cruise vessels.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new‑building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions
- Building and executing on the global category strategy to ensure best in class safe, reliable and cost optimal operation
- Manage internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships that support our strategies
- Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability
- Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications
- Drive cross‑functional projects to deliver on our ambitious year‑on‑year cost and value generating targets
- Establish and apply cost modelling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluations
- Address day‑to‑day operational queries within your area of responsibility
- Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport or other relevant industry
- Good understanding of maritime industry, industry standards and technical procurement
- 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 solver with a strong personal drive
- Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity 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. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
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