Category Manager – Marine Technical Procurement
This hybrid role is based in Weybridge, UK.
Job Summary
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. You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategy with a strong focus on optimising the operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new‑building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions.
- Build and execute the global category strategy to ensure best‑in‑class safe, reliable and cost‑optimal operations.
- 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 ambitious year‑on‑year cost and value‑generating targets.
- Establish and apply cost‑modeling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluations.
- Address day‑to‑day operational queries within your area of responsibility.
Work Environment
- 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 related 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 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, 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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