Category Manager Lead
vor 1 Woche
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Marine Procurement Expert to join our team at Carnival Maritime GmbH, a leading marine service unit of Carnival Corporation and plc.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of our categories and develop supplier and risk management strategies
- Develop and execute sourcing projects, including fact-based gathering, defining sourcing approaches, tendering products, negotiating with suppliers, and aligning decisions
- Ensure the rigorous application of negotiated contracts and return on 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Maritime Engineering, or SCM (Masters degree 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, drafting contracts, and 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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