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Princess Cruises · 2 months ago

Director, Procurement Operations - Engineering Purchasing

Miami, FL, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Princess Cruises is a leader in the cruise industry, and they are seeking a Director of Procurement Operations to enhance procurement activities across their North America Marine & Technical supply chain. This strategic role involves developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading a high-performing team to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable business value.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops and executes operational plans supported by clearly defined KPIs to monitor and enhance procurement performance. Communicates strategic initiatives and their business impact to brand leadership through concise, data-driven business cases that support informed decision-making and cross-functional alignment

Leads the optimization of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process by identifying and implementing opportunities for task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digital enablement

Manages a high performing team consisting of 2-4 Managers and 7+ strategic thinking team members. Provides strategic leadership to the procurement team by setting clear goals, offering ongoing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversees training and development programs to build functional expertise and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. Implements structured performance management practices to monitor individual and team contributions, recognize achievements, and address gaps. Promotes operational excellence by driving accountability, enhancing collaboration, and enabling the team to deliver high-impact results across the procurement lifecycle

Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholder groups, positioning procurement as a strategic and valued business partner. Actively engages with cross-functional teams to understand their priorities and challenges, ensuring procurement strategies are aligned with broader business goals. Influences change by building consensus, securing stakeholder buy-in, and driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and sourcing approaches

Manage supplier relationships, enforce the Business Partner Code of Conduct, and ensure compliance with Responsible Sourcing Policy

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement strategySupplier relationship managementStakeholder engagementProject managementGlobal supply chain dynamicsRegulatory complianceTeam leadershipChange managementCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement operations within a large, global organization

5+ years experience in managing people

Proven track record of successful project management and managing complex supplier relationships

Experience in navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving change in a fast-paced setting

Preferred

Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus

Experience in cruise line procurement operations a plus

Benefits

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources

Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes a company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.

Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.

Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.

Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends

Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement

On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

Company

Princess Cruises

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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company.

Founded in 1965

Santa Clarita, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.princess.com

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