Senior Manager, Marine Strategic Sourcing in England

At Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding (CCS) we manage the new ship acquisition process for all eight brands within Carnival Corporation. This includes early ship definition, shipyard selection and contract negotiation, through to construction, commissioning and warranty. In addition to building new ships, CCS supports the existing fleet in operation and identifies new innovations and emerging technologies to support the corporation’s sustainability goals.

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to join the Strategic Sourcing team to drive improvements in assurance of supply, quality service levels and cost. This role will be based in Carnival House in Southampton, on a permanent basis.

We believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team, as well as our ships.

Role Overview

You will act as the lead sourcing representative in Strategic Sourcing, reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing. You will be responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies across assigned technical and newbuild categories to optimise cost, quality, supply assurance, and supplier performance. The role leads cross-brand sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and vendor development activities, leveraging Carnival's global scale to drive value, innovation, standardisation, and risk mitigation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Working with key stakeholders across the brands to identify opportunities to drive value, innovation, and competitive advantage for the corporation in relation to newbuild and technical sourcing categories.
• Leading the development of sourcing strategies that leverage Carnival’s global scale, working closely with the sourcing and technical disciplines within Carnival Corporation to ensure business requirements are met.
• Coordinating cross-brand sourcing activities to identify equipment harmonization opportunities and drive through life costs benefits with relevant sourcing leaders within the brands.
• Developing negotiation strategies and leading negotiations with key suppliers in support of technical requirements.
• Leading vendor development activities that identify potential vendors, improve overall value with current vendors and act as a liaison between Carnival and external suppliers.
• Leading the 7 Step Sourcing process to holistically approach sourcing opportunities.
• Undertaking risk assessment activities with key vendors and managing mitigation activities.

Position Requirements

Our ideal candidates possess not only the technical skills required for sourcing but also a passion for the industry and a keen eye for detail. Your professional certifications will be the foundation of your role within our team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Skilled and experienced in procurement process disciplines including expert negotiating skills, category management, prioritisation and alignment of sourcing opportunities, market and cost analysis, supplier selection, analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals, TCO modelling).
• Experience identifying and delivering measurable cost savings, procurement KPIs and supplier performance improvements.
• Demonstrable direct and/or indirect leadership within the marine or offshore industries.
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookups, macros & VBA).
• Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Procurement qualification (or equivalent) desirable but not essential.

About You

You thrive in a collaborative environment yet are capable of working with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications are just the beginning; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Personal Qualities

• Self-driven, resilient and proactive approach with ownership from initiation through completion.
• Great negotiator with a natural business acumen.
• Strong judgement, accountability and the ability to work independently in an international team environment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and complex environments with changing priorities and competing stakeholder requirements.

Why Join Us?

This role is classified as a CCS06, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent contract, based in Carnival House, Southampton being office based three days a week, including Wednesdays and Thursdays. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact.

About the Team

Corporate Shipbuilding’s core goal is to become the centre of excellence in cruise new builds, assets, refits and innovation for Carnival Corporation. We promote an inclusive culture where difference is respected and valued, allowing our people to develop and reach their potential.

Carnival Corporation & PLC is a global cruise company and one of the largest holiday companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. In Corporate Shipbuilding, we are passionate about building world class vessels for all of these brands.

This is your chance to join us on our journey. With full support to enable you to realise your full potential, we ensure your career with us is a successful and enjoyable one.