BASIC SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all procurement activities necessary to support Norwegian Cruise Line's shipboard and corporate shore side operations on a continuous and sustained basis consistent with the strategic objectives, financial goals and operating requirements of Norwegian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes staffs and directs procurement operation with respect to food and beverage items and services to best utilize individual and group capabilities and achieve a high level of effectiveness and productivity.
Develops and implements systems, policies, procedures and practices and provides guidance and assistance to colleagues and subordinates to ensure effective coordination and control of procurement and provisioning activities.
Negotiates and awards purchase agreements and contracts. Delegates responsibility and authority to solicit and evaluate bids; negotiate prices, terms and conditions of purchase; and award and administer contracts. Retains overall responsibility and accountability for ensuring adequate supplies, product integrity and cost control.
Directs the preparation of requirements forecasts and develops procurement strategies for critical commodities; actively pursues cost reduction opportunities to ensure that all purchases are made at the lowest total cost to Norwegian Cruise Line.
Develops and maintains professional relationships to obtain and share information concerning markets, product sources, procurement management methods, standards, techniques, and associated improvements to aid in developing strategies and increasing productivity, efficiency, and managerial effectiveness.
Maintains a strategic awareness and macro-overview of domestic and international markets and products availability; develops procurement alternatives to optimize both direct purchases and inventory investments through cooperative and supportive activities with operating departments and suppliers.
Establishes measurement criteria for the Procurement section, monitors performance, and reports results regularly to senior management.
Monitors and evaluates vendor performance and actively promotes vendor development and value analysis programs on a continuous basis.
Establishes departmental budgets based on strategic objectives, workload, and staffing requirements and ensures adherence to approved budgets.
Maintains open communications with staff at all times relative to performance against established objectives and goals, compensation issues, organizational changes and other human relations matters.
Maintains the integrity of the Purchasing element of the Financial system and ensures that the system provides all data necessary to determine materials requirements, product sources, and associated costs; coordinates efforts with the Logistics and other operating groups to establish proper inventory levels and reorder points and increase general materials management effectiveness.
Perform other job related functions as assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Company policy to employ qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
