Royal Caribbean Group

AVP, Marine Technical Procurement

Royal Caribbean Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Weybridge • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead and develop a high-performing global Marine Technical Procurement team.
  • Formulate and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
  • Work closely with GMO, New-building and Refurbishment to understand technical requirements and operational priorities.
  • Act as a key point of contact for technical procurement needs, ensuring timely and efficient sourcing of marine equipment and spare parts.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for marine technical assets and services, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and best in class pricing.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with international maritime regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement activities.
  • Manage the procurement budget and ensure cost-control measures are in place.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor team performance and procurement effectiveness.
  • Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and sustainable practices in marine procurement.
  • Promote the adoption of digital tools and data analytics to enhance procurement decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in marine technical procurement, supply chain management, New-buildings or related roles, with demonstrated leadership of global teams.
  • Strong understanding of marine industry standards, regulations, and technical specifications.
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, strong negotiation-, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-cultural and remote teams effectively.
  • Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
Benefits
  • Leadership & Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Budget & Performance Monitoring
  • Innovation & Technology Adoption

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
marine technical procurementstrategic sourcingvendor managementcost optimizationprocurement processcontractingsupplier performance managementdata analyticsbudget managementKPI establishment
Soft skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementnegotiationcommunicationcross-cultural team leadershiprelationship buildingrisk managementcontinuous improvementorganizational skillsteam performance monitoring
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Marine EngineeringBachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in related field