Analyst, Technical Procurement

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Marine Technical Procurement Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Analyst, Technical Procurement reporting to the Manager, Procurement. The position is onsite and based in Weybridge, UK. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location where this position is based. The position is not eligible for immigration or work-visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What does the Marine Technical Procurement Team do? The Marine Technical Procurement Team at Royal Caribbean Group ensures the reliable flow of goods, services, and operational support across ships, destinations, and shoreside teams. The team oversees sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory, supplier partnerships, and process execution, partnering cross-functionally to drive efficiency, manage risk, maintain service levels, and support exceptional guest and crew experiences worldwide.

How you can make an impact: You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing marine-specific supplies, equipment, and services to support our fleet operations. The Marine Procurement Buyer will ensure the procurement of quality marine products and services at competitive prices, while maintaining compliance with maritime regulations and fostering strong relationships with marine suppliers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Identify potential suppliers, obtain quotes, and place purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services as per company requirements.
• Receive new item requests and clarify needs with requestor.
• Research alternative goods/services and provide analysis for customer and/or management selection.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, evaluate performance, and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Negotiate with suppliers and make decisions by analysing variables such as price, availability, and transportation and delivery schedule.
• Track purchase orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of goods and resolving any discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Operations and Logistics to understand their procurement needs.
• Provide updates to internal stakeholders on status of requests and orders.
• Prioritise and process emergency orders, liaising with logistics partners to arrange transportation.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality and low costs of goods/services, and address deviations with management.
• Complete Lessons Learned from each project and submit to the Procurement Lead to identify and communicate areas for improvement, best practices, and potential risks for future projects.
• Assist in the resolution of disputed invoices from vendors with the responsible person(s) by ensuring all facts and paperwork are gathered and presented.
• Assist Ship Managers and vessels with specialist projects requiring specific purchases and transportation, acting as liaison with in-house company logistics and Ship Manager.
• Develop and implement a procurement and negotiation strategy based on few variables for specific goods/services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• May travel to attend trade shows, audit suppliers, visit ships for loadings, repositioning etc.

How to achieve success:

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Negotiation and strong analytical skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence with good attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to travel domestic and international.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon!

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