Manager, Indirect Procurement
Restaurant Brands International
Fuel Procurement and Purchase Manager
Azamara Cruises
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead and execute both strategic and operational aspects of marine fuel and lubricants procurement for a global cruise fleet.
- Develop supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and ensure timely, compliant fuel delivery at optimal cost.
- Integrate sustainability initiatives and alternative fuels, while maintaining high standards of operational execution and documentation.
- Develop and implement fuel procurement strategies across key bunker regions; manage supplier portfolio and performance.
- Negotiate multi-year agreements (premiums, indices, delivery terms, sustainability clauses) and tactical terms (uplift windows, barge fees).
- Execute daily fuel purchases, convert demand plans into POs, and schedule barge deliveries.
- Monitor global fuel markets and recommend timing/volume adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with IMO 2020/emissions rules, SOPs, and documentation standards.
- Integrate alternative fuels (LNG, biofuels, methanol) into procurement plans and align with emissions targets.
- Track and report KPIs: cost savings, supplier OTD/spec quality, deviation rates, and sustainability milestones.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams (Marine Ops, Energy Management, Vessel Ops, Scheduling, AP, Legal) to resolve delivery issues and optimize supply plans.
- Maintain accurate order files, BDNs, compliance documentation, and support QBRs and corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7–10+ years in fuel procurement, energy trading, or marine fuels purchasing; cruise/marine industry experience highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation, financial modeling, market analytics, supplier coordination, and documentation skills.
- Experience with ERP/PO systems, market data, BI dashboards, and bunker ops tools.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
fuel procurementcontract negotiationrisk managementsustainability initiativesmarket analyticsfinancial modelingsupplier performance managementKPI trackingcompliance documentationbunker operations
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic planningcommunicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsnegotiation skillssupplier coordinationoperational executiondocumentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s in Supply ChainBachelor’s in FinanceBachelor’s in BusinessMBA
