Manager Medical & Entertainment Category

JOB SUMMARYThe purpose of this position is to identify adequate and qualified domestic and international sources of supply for NCLH's Medical, Entertainment and Photo Categories. Source commodities and recommend alternative products of same or better quality at a more favorable cost, in collaboration with Suppliers, the Senior Director and Category/Sourcing Specialists.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOversee Medical, Entertainment and Photo category strategies for consumables and durables, source and contract all equipment requirements and those developed by Category Specialists to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation.Oversee all spend activity, negotiations, contracting and purchase requests and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet the Supply Chain involvement threshold.Provide subject matter expertise to Sourcing Specialists or seek out expertise from VP Hotel Supply Chain when necessary. Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.Manage and assist Sourcing Specialists to lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas.Develop Strategic Supplier Relationship Management programs.Collaborate with Spend Analysis & Reporting Team to conduct analysis for category improvement opportunities (e.g., market research) and to implement non-sourcing category projects (e.g., demand management)Ensure that NCLH has good supply market understanding and works with the business/function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies.Proactively identify improvement opportunities and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders by conducting the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Review.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSDEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's DegreeFIELD(S) OF STUDY: B.S./B.A. degree in Business (or other related degree programs). MBA or equivalent preferred. EXPERIENCEMinimum 5 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience, performance measurement, contract negotiation, project management, category management, business analysis, or change management experience. Minimum 2+ years of consumables/durables specific experience. COMPETENCIES/SKILLSWorking knowledge of an automated logistics and purchasing system is required, preferably with MXP and SAPStrong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions.Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying areas of opportunity.Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend by leading global cross-functional teams.Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experienceKnowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis.Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to manage and develop Sourcing SpecialistsMust have strong organizational skills.Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise.Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required. Technical knowledge and expertise preferred. Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (i.e. Certified Purchasing Manager)Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g. Ariba)Team Building, technical knowledge and expertise, high degree of business acumen, management, and interpersonal skill.To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: NCLH does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered NCLH property, and NCLH will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the NCLH Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.

Created: 2025-01-16