Buyer Iii, Food & Beverage

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Position Summary:

At RCG, a Buyer III is a subject matter expert in procuring assigned goods and services on an ongoing and emergency basis. They research suppliers and negotiate prices, availability, and delivery schedules. They also ensure the accuracy of order submissions and guide the resolution and recovery of goods, including last-minute orders. The critical nature of this work impacts internal customers, vessel operations, guest experience, and overall guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support different categories based on team and business needs.
• Negotiate price, availability, transportation, and delivery schedule.
• Set up recovery action plans for delays, item discrepancies, or shortages to ensure the vessels receive the necessary products.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
• Develop a procurement and negotiation strategy based on multiple and often complex variables.
• Implement and drive change to best support the team and business.
• Conduct complex data analysis of multiple variables to forecast and problem-solve while improving quality in dynamic market conditions.
• Make negotiation decisions often in highly volatile situations based on multiple market variables with limited guidelines for price and availability.
• Communicate and present clear plans and financial impacts to management.
• Train new joiners and monitor performances during the training and probation period.
• Analyze and incorporate specific market data into negotiations and strategies correlating to the goods and services procured.
• Measure and evaluate suppliers on on-time delivery performance.
• Attend industry trade shows and conferences.
• Adhere to the company's delivery and invoicing policies.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• 3+ years of related procurement experience, including negotiation, data analytics, and effective communication across all levels of staff and management.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and all levels of staff and management, both shipboard and shoreside.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with multiple projects and priorities is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

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We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon.

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