Assistant Category Manager

As an Assistant Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement, you will work closely with our technical, New-building, operational teams and suppliers to define and deliver cost-competitive, differentiated solutions to the Royal Caribbean fleet of Cruise vessels. You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategies with a strong focus on optimising the operations. You will build a broad network and collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders, implementing our category strategies and support various stakeholders as well as being involved in innovation and retrofit projects.,

• Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions
• Contribute to building and executing on our global category strategies to ensure best in class safe, reliable and cost optimal operation
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability
• Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications, and support sourcing projects within the team
• Support the team in establishing and applying cost modelling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluation of quotations
• Addressing day to day operational queries within your area of responsibility
Work Environment
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary
  
  Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport or other relevant industry
• Good understanding of technical procurement
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive
• Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar
  
  Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now.
  
  Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of Category Managers. 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.