Category Manager

vor 3 Wochen


Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland Carnival Corporation and plc Vollzeit

About the Role

Carnival Maritime GmbH, a part of Carnival Corporation and plc, is seeking a skilled Category Manager to join its team. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing categories and developing supplier and risk management strategies in alignment with the company's corporate brand and sister brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies to achieve cost savings and process improvements.
  • Manage sourcing projects, including fact-based gathering, defining a sourcing approach, tendering products, negotiating with suppliers, and finalizing project contracts.
  • Ensure the rigorous application of negotiated contracts and return of experience.
  • Assess processes and spend in scope and develop optimization opportunities.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to implement category-related savings and process improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate and drive activities performed by Technical Procurement.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Maritime Engineering, or SCM (Master's degree is a plus).
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in SCM/Procurement applying 7-steps methodology preferably within the maritime industry.
  • Experience in conducting price negotiations and drafting contracts, as well as project and supplier management.
  • Technical understanding and excellent analytical skills.
  • Hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives.
  • Fluent English, proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and good knowledge of maritime purchasing software.
  • Confident demeanor, autonomous working, and teamwork capabilities, strong ability to communicate, and high degree of result orientation.

What We Offer

  • 30 days of holidays per year.
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home for up to three days per week, providing a healthy work-life balance and increased convenience.
  • The flexibility of working remotely for up to 10 days a year across Europe.
  • The opportunity to work with international experts from more than 40 nationalities in a dynamic and vibrant team, fostering a working environment that promotes Speaking Up, Respecting and Protecting, Improving, Communicating, Listening, Learning, and Empowerment.
  • Cruises at exclusive discounted prices for all employees, and additionally their family and friends (as from 6 months seniority).
  • Exclusive employee benefits and access to corporate perks and offers.
  • Employer's contribution to ProfiTicket for local transport.
  • Diverse learning and development possibilities, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skills in our organization.
  • Participation in the company pension scheme (starting in your third-year seniority).
  • Free use of the pool bicycles for leisurely strolls during your lunch break or weekends.
  • A modern headquarters located in the heart of the HafenCity, an innovative urban district that embraces its proximity to the Elbe River.

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