Senior Manager Indirect Category

4 weeks ago


Miami, United States Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Full time

BASIC PURPOSE: Drive IT strategy for Hardware, Software, and Newbuilds/Dry Docks. Work closely with the IT organization to deliver adequate and qualified domestic and international sources of supply for NCLH's IT Business. Source all IT commodities as it pertains to hardware, software, and innovative technology. This position will be a trusted advisor and category champion for IT products, services and innovation.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with the IT Leadership team to deliver on their sourcing events and provide sourcing support throughout the events gaining their buy-in on category strategies and sourcing strategies.
  • Develop an overall category strategy for all IT sourcing events. This includes but not limited to Hardware, Software, Dry Docks, Newbuilds and all other areas of sophisticated technology.
  • Lead a 3-year strategy that properly supports the level of demand for IT sourcing events. The 3-year category strategies by area will achieve cost savings, improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas.
  • Work closely to be included during Budget Development in order to properly organize the team and systems
  • Oversee all spend activity and sourcing events for IT products and services and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet the Supply Chain involvement threshold.
  • Provide IT Product/Services subject matter expertise to Sourcing Specialists or seek out expertise from Category Managers when necessary.
  • Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.
  • Manage and assist Category and Sourcing Specialists to lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas.
  • Develop Strategic Supplier Relationship Management programs.
  • Collaborate with Spend Analysis & Reporting Team to conduct analysis for category improvement opportunities (e.g., market research) and to implement non-sourcing category projects (e.g., demand management).
  • Ensure that NCLH has good supply market understanding and works with the business/function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies.
  • Proactively identify improvement opportunities for the IT category and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with the Sr. Leadership IT team to ensure category sourcing strategies are in line with future goals and initiatives of the business.
  • Perform other job-related functions as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study. MBA preferred, or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and work experience. Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (i.e. Certified Purchasing Manager).


EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience, performance measurement, contract negotiation, project management, category management, business analysis, or change management experience. 3-5 years of IT Telecom specific experience.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Working knowledge of an automated logistics and purchasing system is required, preferably with MXP and SAP. Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions. Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying areas of opportunity. Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend by leading global cross-functional teams. Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience. Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis. Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to manage and develop Sourcing Specialists. Must have strong organizational skills. Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise. Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required. Technical knowledge and expertise preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g. Ariba). Team Building, technical knowledge and expertise, high degree of business acumen, management, and interpersonal skills.


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