Senior Procurement Manager - Nautical

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK.

Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities.

Job Summary

As the Senior Procurement Manager - Nautical within Marine Technical Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with our technical, new-building, and operational teams to define and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Your expertise will be instrumental in sourcing and managing suppliers to ensure the Royal Caribbean fleet benefits from differentiated nautical systems that enhance vessel performance, safety, and passenger experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for nautical categories
• Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and technological advancements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across procurement activities
• Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions including life cycle costing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLA's and KPI's for suppliers

Work Environment

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within nautical procurement
• Strong understanding of nautical systems, technologies, and industry standards
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive, differentiated solutions at scale
• Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive
• Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.