Carnival Corporation · 4 days ago
Sr. Manager – Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain & Engineering
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expCarnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, and they are seeking a Sr. Manager to lead and manage a North America strategic sourcing team. This role focuses on implementing sourcing strategies for technical spend, working closely with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and manage supplier relationships effectively.
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Responsibilities
Develop & execute both short and long-term strategic sourcing plans for N. American brands and implement actions to achieve results
Leverage N. American volume, knowledge and relationships improve terms, cost and supply chain performance
Work with various parties to track, meet, and report on the cost innovation targets on a regular basis
Work with various stakeholders on strategic projects to determine business requirements, assess supply markets, develop a sourcing strategy, get approval & alignment on strategy, execute sourcing strategy, and develop a transition and change management plan as needed
Lead Supplier Relationship Program for strategic supplier base. Hold suppliers accountable to performance, delivery, quality, cost, innovation, and other KPI metrics
Participate in and lead N. America brands participation in Carnival Corporation's Corporate sourcing initiatives
Participate or lead conversations with Sr. leaders both internally and externally about strategic sourcing opportunities and build collaborative engagement
Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of operational excellence
Provides formal supervision to individual employees in the technical sourcing team
Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action & termination
Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff
Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies
Continuously improves skill level of the team
Monitors, tracks, and reports Strategic Sourcing Team’s performance on monthly, quarterly & annual basis to Client groups and Supply Chain Management and takes corrective action as needed to ensure established customer service targets, goals and deadlines are met
Networks and communicates frequently with shore and ship customer organizations to build effective working relationships. Is viewed as trusted business partner. Solicits customer feedback for performance improvements and discusses feedback with direct reports
Ensure adherance to international maritime regulations and company sourcing and procurement policies
Support sustainability initatives through responsible sourcing & supplier engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement ideally within technical or engineering-focused environment
Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier management
Experience in implementing sustainability initiatives within the supply chain
Preferred
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) a plus
Benefits
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
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
Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation is a cruise company providing travelers with vacation experiences.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$19.49BKey Investors
Public Investment Fund
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
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2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Josh Weinstein
President & CEO
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2025-12-22
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