Sourcing Specialist - Doral, United States - Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Cruise Line
    Norwegian Cruise Line Doral, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    BASIC PURPOSE: Execute strategic sourcing projects for the assigned category to take advantage of savings opportunities across the Company.

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category.
    • Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects.
    • Obtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis.
    • Assist Managers in developing and executing a assigned sourcing strategy.
    • Assist in the supplier selection and negotiation process.
    • Establish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis.
    • Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business divisions.
    • Assist in placing contracts for strategic purchases and large spot buys when no existing contracts exists.
    • Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

    EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

    EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience.

    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

    • Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieving quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods.
    • Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision.
    • Strong project management skills and results oriented.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs.
    • Strong negotiation management experience.
    • Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus.
    • First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential.
    • Technical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred.
    • Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills.

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