Lead, Procurement - Miami, United States - Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group

Verified Company

Miami, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Journey with us Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

This position will work on-site in our Miramar Florida office

Position Summary / Job Purpose:

This role will support all travel procurement and planning activities with strong emphasis on travel partner relations across all brands The individual will have a strong commercial awareness and partner with internal stakeholders across all markets to deliver KPIs linked to this area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyse each brand sourcing targets related to their gateways/ports and determine if we have air constraints
Address operational issues with key suppliers to minimize financial impact as well as to make sure we drive improvements in cruise guest experiences Support brand strategies ensuring air requirements are aligned to sourcing targets key gateways available airfare analysis and cruise program reviews
Devising strategic plans for airline development aligned to our own products/deployment plans throughout the world Perform regular comparisons of airline contracts & schedules and compare these against our deployment schedules to find synergies opportunities

or problems Ensure sufficient inventory is in place to support business requirements based on deployment and passenger targets This may include negotiating and securing allocations groups

Strong Negotiations skills and focus on remuneration programs Analyze Air & Sea promotion opportunities and provide recommendations
Any other related duties as assigned by senior management

Key Success Criteria:

Strategic approach to sourcing Air
Strong negotiator and contract management
Drive Capital Efficiencies and ROI
Understand New Distribution Capabilities (NDC)
Ability to present to Sr Leadership
Ability to work independently/selfstarter

Internal Stakeholders:

Brand leaders (All Brands) Revenue Management Sales

Air Planning teams and inmarket counterparts Miami HQ (GTS teams Revenue Planning

Sales Teams)

Education Experience Knowledge & Skills:

Qualification: bachelor's degree required or a minimum of 7 years relevant experience Strong analytical experience related to Airlines Hotels

and Transportation

Background in developing and/or implementing strategies to drive sourcing opportunities
Strong negotiations skills and contract management Familiar with Global Distribution Systems

Sabre preferred

Competent MS Excel user Excellent presentation skills engagement and influencing skillsTeam player highly motivated and results driven with a positive 'can do' attitudeAbility to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environmentPassion and tenacity for solving problems through creativity and resourcefulnessComfortable dealing with ambiguity by creating structure and prioritizing effectivelyResults orientation that is balanced between both longterm objectives and shortterm performance
Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit stand write review and type reports compile data operate a pc communicate listen and assess information- The employee may move about the office complex may travel to other office locations and may lift push pull or move pounds Visual requirements include distant close and color vision
and ability to adjust focus The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job#LI-MP1

Nearest Major Market:
Miami