Holland America Group

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn offer world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe.. We're looking for an amazing Procurement Specialist to fill this role.. Here's a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Procurement Specialist.. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).. Please note that this position can be 100% fully remote, US Only (please note that Princess Cruise Lines is not setup to hire anyone in the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MT, MS, ND, NE, NH, OK, SD, VT, WV, WI, WY

procurement specialist

Job Description Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn offer world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, unified organization as part of their highly experienced team in our corporate office. We're looking for an amazing Procurement Specialist to fill this role. You'll be responsible for partnering and supporting cross-functional stakeholder teams and working with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. In addition, this position will manage and support sourcing efforts for defined retail-photo categories and other critical projects. This position will monitor supplier performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations, performance, and resolve escalated supplier issues. Here's a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Procurement Specialist. Is this you? Responsibilities <ul> <li>Develops and negotiates spot purchases required for special requests while working with management and strategic sourcing teams to consolidate spend and identify opportunities that can reduce tactical and spot buys</li> <li>Primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams, who delivers execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives</li> <li>Process owner who effectively manages inventory, supports purchase order lifecycle, and drives overall workflow</li> <li>Subject matter expert on supplier relationship management to purchasing organization and process partners, who drives effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Assist with expediting in the escalation of supplier issues and ensures all vendors are paid to terms</li> <li>Uses sourcing experience to build credibility through partnerships with key supply partners, and elevates the level of influence in Photo and other various Indirect spend categories</li> <li>Builds strong partnerships and working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, both Shipboard and Shoreside, through frequent value add interactions</li></ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or Science field or equivalent experience.</li> <li>2 years experience in tactical sourcing/procurement</li> <li>Proficiency with Oracle, Ariba, Coupa</li> <li>Proficiency with MS Office Suite</li> <li>2 years experience in supporting internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Strong purchase order lifecycle skills, price/cost analysis, and logistics process</li> <li>Strong leadership characteristics </li> <li>Experience in supporting cross functional teams </li> <li>Preferred comfortability supporting category strategy build</li> <li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).</li> <li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).</li></ul> Please note that this position can be 100% fully remote, US Only (please note that Princess Cruise Lines is not setup to hire anyone in the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MT, MS, ND, NE, NH, OK, SD, VT, WV, WI, WY What You Can Expect <ul> <li>Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family</li> <li>Health Benefits</li> <li>401(k) </li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan </li> <li>Training & Professional Development</li> <li>Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement</li> <li>Rewards & Incentives </li> <li>Base Salary Range: $64,300.00 to $86,800.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.</li></ul> Our Culture... Stronger Together Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/. Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com #PCL

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