Category Manager (Port Services)
Core
Develop category strategy and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and improve service levels for NCLH's required products and services.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, supplier consolidation plans, and category improvement initiatives
Domain
Cruise industry / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, category management, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, project management, change management, market research, data analysis
Preferred skills
cruise line operations knowledge, duty-free knowledge, SAP/MXP proficiency, Ariba proficiency
Technologies
SAP, MXP, Ariba, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop category strategy to achieve cost savings and improve quality; oversee spend activity and purchase requests; solicit price bids and proposals; conduct comparison analysis of bids; administer contracted and non-contracted services; monitor supplier performance; collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic sourcing projects; provide subject matter expertise on category areas.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC