Category Sourcing Manager, Marine Technical - Disney Cruise Line
Core
Execute strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for Marine and Technical Operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to vessels while managing high-dollar, high-risk transactions.
Role type
Senior Category Sourcing Manager (Marine & Technical)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier relationships, and cost-efficient supply chains for ship systems, safety, hotel, navigation, propulsion, and maintenance.
Domain
Cruise industry, Marine Technical Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market analysis, cost analysis, compliance management, MRO sourcing, ERP systems (Coupa, Ariba, SAP), stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CPSM certification, marine classification society familiarity, business process re-engineering
Technologies
Coupa, Ariba, AMOS, SAP, Microsoft Office Professional Suite
Responsibilities
Execute strategic sourcing initiatives for Marine and Technical categories; manage supplier relationships and ensure policy compliance; conduct market and spend analysis; negotiate and execute contracts; coordinate shipping modes and documentation; train internal teams and vendors on sourcing processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC