Want Procurement Specialist - Remote US in Santa Clarita, CA

Job title: Procurement Specialist - Remote US Company: Holland America Line Job description: Job Description Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises Australia, united as Holland America Group, offering world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe, are building a dynamic, unified organization to serve its highly experienced teams in both our corporate offices and on board our ships. Weâ??re looking for an amazing Procurement Specialist to fill this role. Youâ??ll be responsible for partnering and supporting cross-functional stakeholder teams and working with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. This position will monitor suppliersâ?? performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, resolve escalated supplier issues. The successful candidate will solve problems without the constant direction of the Strategic Procurement team, learns and grows on categories assigned, works well in a team environment, and has the ability to trace and manage his/her projects through completion. The job is tactical and focused on getting critical items to our vessels in a short amount of time. Hereâ??s a summary of what Holland America Group is looking for in its Procurement Specialist. Is this you? Responsibilities

• Execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives
• Develops and negotiates spot purchases required for special requests or last-minute shorts. Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through recommendations and targeted negotiations
• Initiate Requests for quotations, proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
• Manage performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company and business policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges HA Group services faces as it relates to procuring product, supplier and distribution center relations.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon internal customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions
• Effective Supplier Relationship Management driving supplier results; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback
• Manage key suppliers to strengthen relationship while ensuring continuity of supply and reducing business risks

Requirements

• Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science, Agriculture required. Procurement experience within cruise industry is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience preferred in cruise lines
• Ability to work independently, lead projects of low complexity and influence in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical skills: Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, model information in Excel, financial analysis, draw conclusions from data
• Negotiation skills and practices preferred
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications
• Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to - price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures
• Experience with Crunchtime highly preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions following policies and processes
• Communication and engagement with manager and team is key
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

Please note that this position can be 100% fully remote, US Only (please note that Princess is not setup to hire in the following states: AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MT, MS, ND, NE, NH, OK, SD, VT, WV, WI, WY) What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives
• Base Salary Range: $51,400.00 to $69,400.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Cultureâ?¦ Stronger Together Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact #PCL Expected salary: $51400 - 69400 per year Location: Santa Clarita, CA Apply Job!