Buyer, Procurement New Build and Special Projects

**Journey with us **Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world **ABOUT THE COMPANY** Silversea is the defining name in luxurious cruise travel by distinguishing itself in the ultra-luxury market with its elegant all-suite ships all-inclusive pricing worldwide itineraries and genuine hospitality All our ships feature spacious ocean-view suites with butler service and most include private verandas meaning you can sip your champagne from the comfort of your deck while watching the vistas beyond Whether you want to gaze at icebergs or palm trees the choice is yours Our ships sail pole-to-pole to over 900 destinations on all seven continents leaving (almost) no part of coastline uncovered We are proud of our reputation as the "World's Best" cruise line and seek individuals who take personal pride in their work to join our award-winning team **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Procurement Buyer reports to the Procurement Director Food Beverage and Hotel by developing short medium and long-term agreements in line with Silversea needs at lowest total cost The buyer will be involved both in New Build and Special projects and Hotel Category projects for these ones she / he will be supporting the Procurement Manager Hotel Will ensure full alignment with Hotel Operations Hotel Superintendents and other internal stakeholders on New Build Refits and Hotel requirements develop strategic supplier partnerships and develop alternative supply options to reach best total cost of ownership on requested quality She / He will constantly ensure the best in class processes of bidding and benchmark in order to define vendor partnerships and service agreements at best quality with lowest cost in coordination with the other Procurement teams of the Group in order to achieve synergies volume bundling and economies of scale **Key Responsibilities** - Clear understanding of New Build Refits and Hotel portfolio needs internal and external requirements - Constantly update market trends and price developments on all main products related to NB-R-H categories - Continuously review supplier markets to develop alternative supply options cost reduction and develop innovative purchasing methodologies and systems - Support new products implementation making sure to fulfill stakeholder request in terms of quality and specifications and secure the lowest price at the highest quality standards - Successfully implement strategies and support Group synergies - Manage Risks & Ensure Contractual Integrity by ensuring full signature of T&C’s and Item Specifications before awarding business - Negotiate purchase price terms of payment and contractual conditions to achieve the lowest economical cost consistent with quality service and operational performance requirements identified - Make sure to negotiate the lowest prices accordingly to ethical compliance and transparency - Place and continuously manage contracts in line with purchasing policies at agreed service levels and KPI’s - Collaboration with internal stakeholders mainly Hotel Operations/Marketing/ships/AP - Support Hotel Managers on Procurement-Accounting back office activities - Monitor vendor performance - Continuously scout the worldwide markets seeking for best in class service and partnerships **Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a commercial/business field - 2 + years of experience in a F&B and/or Hotel Category role or any Procurement / Supply Chain or Hotelerie / HoReCa related job - Strong analytical skills with attention to details - Ability to use large set of data from multiple sources to create high quality reporting - Effective planning organization and project management skills - Financial awareness to TCO concept - Proficiency in MS Excel - Strong written and verbal communication in English (French Italian Spanish will be a plus) Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon **Journey with us **Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world