Job Summary
As an Assistant 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 for the Royal Caribbean fleet of cruise vessels. You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategies with a strong focus on optimising operations, building a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, supporting innovation and retrofit projects, and ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑optimal operation of the fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new‑building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions.
- Contribute to building and executing on global category strategies to ensure best‑in‑class safe, reliable, and cost‑optimal operation.
- 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, and support sourcing projects within the team.
- Support the team in establishing and applying cost‑modeling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluation of quotations.
- Address day‑to‑day operational queries within your area of responsibility.
What we'd love you to have
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport, or related industry.
- Good understanding of technical procurement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem‑solving attitude with a strong personal drive.
- Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Work Environment
Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary.
Experience: Not required
Employment: Full‑time
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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