Commodity Manager

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Royal Caribbean Group's Global Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Commodity Manager reporting to the Hotel Procurement Director

The position is onsite and based in Miami Florida

Position Summary / Job Purpose:

Subject matter procurement expert for the assigned goods and/or services Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedule Responsible for short- and long-term planning and strategizing for assigned goods and/or services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs complex price analysis of multiple variables Expert use of analysis forecasting

• problem solving and quality improvement to develop strategies for dynamic market conditions
  Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables Negotiates price availability- transportation and delivery schedule
  Makes negotiation decisions often in high volatility situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability
  Analyzes and incorporates specific market data to negotiations- strategies and plans that correlate to the goods and/or services procured
  Communicates and presents clear strategies- plans and cost impacts to upper management
• Attends industry trade shows and conferences
• Measures and evaluates suppliers' on-time delivery performance
• Contributor to the company's delivery and invoicing policies
• Responsible for implementing and driving change
  Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position- Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management

Education Experience Knowledge & Skills:

5+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in related field or combination of education and experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
Negotiation and analytical skills required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products specifically Excel
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions and percentages
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management both shipboard and shoreside

Work Environment:

Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon

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Nearest Major Market: Miami