Manager Sr., Strategic Sourcing Indirect (Corporate)
Carnival Corporation & plc · Miami, Florida, US
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect will lead and manage sourcing strategies for indirect (e. g.
Job description
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect will lead and manage sourcing strategies for indirect (e.g., Professional Services, HR, Marketing/Media, Facilities, etc.) across our North America brands. The position is responsible for delivering value, optimizing commercial structures, improving service outcomes, mitigating business and contractual risk, and partnering with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. The position works closely with cross functional stakeholder teams across various North America operating brands and uses a 7-step sourcing process to interpret and operationalize strategies that deliver breakthrough change. This role acts as a trusted advisor and requires someone with leadership experience, sourcing expertise, business savvy, and the ability to influence spend decisions. Essential Functions: Develop and execute short ‑ and long ‑ term strategic sourcing plans for indirect categories across brands, aligned with enterprise objectives. Use market insights and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities that improve service quality, commercial value, and performance. Lead financial and analytical assessments (total cost, benchmarks, commercial mode...