Senior Buyer

Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
* Implements processes to optimize supply chain effectiveness and drive value. * Works with internal clients on specification and scope development and procurement strategies. * Employs best practices for demand, acquisition, and supply of materials including bid list development, RFP issuance, bid analysis, price/cost analysis, negotiations, and contract formation and management. * Researches, and confers and corresponds with vendors, manufacturers, service suppliers and sales representatives, to obtain pricing and product information, service provided and market information, pricing and trends. * Ensures that accurate and timely material and service costs are competitively bid and purchases are determined against total cost of ownership. * Prepares procurement analysis and formulates acquisition and supply recommendations. * Sources and discovers new technologies and market opportunities to satisfy customer programs, demands, and cost targets. * Participates with the other companies within the Carnival group to share best practices and obtain synergies within the relevant divisions. * Develops and conducts negotiation and sourcing plans. * Shares knowledge about markets and suppliers to influence lower costs and improve value delivered.
Ideal Candidate
* Bachelor's degree or demonstration of directly related professional experience. * Minimum of 3 years related experience in supply chain management. * Strong communication and negotiation skills. * Ability to meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, while working in a group or team environment. * Proficiency in the use of computer business applications with working knowledge of computerized purchasing systems. * Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment including sensitivity to cultural differences and diplomacy.
Compensation and Working Conditions

Working Conditions

This position is in a department that has adopted a 9/80 alternative workweek schedule.

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