buyer, Technical projectsRoyal Caribbean Cruises

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Sources and procures goods/services for technical marine and/or projects. Receives requests from content owners/shipboard or shoreside customers and validates specifications/requirements. Seeks and offers alternatives for cost savings and timely delivery of goods/services. The incumbent is responsible for processing high volume of orders depending on scope assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives requisitions for goods/services and clarifies needs with requestor. Sources and negotiates specified requirements or seeks alternatives from a variety of usual and unusual sources to resolve issues.
Makes procurement decision and recommendations based on price, availability, transportation and delivery schedule.
Provides recommendations and analysis of proposed cost savings solutions for customer and management selection.
Liaises with shipboard and/or shoreside personnel, suppliers and logistics to ensure proper ordering and timely delivery of good and services to operational vessels or projects without interruption.
Monitors supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality and low costs of goods/services, and addresses deviations with management.
Processes emergency orders for goods/services required for compliance with USPH and USCG. Obtains all necessary approvals and completes required transportation forms in a timely manner to meet the operational/project needs.
Processes contract orders in accordance to established terms and conditions.
Responsible for researching and resolving issues including delivery failures, delivery discrepancies and invoices in disputes.
Responsible for meeting with customers regularly to provide status updates on open orders.
May travel to visit ships, suppliers or project site for loadings, audits, etc.
Performs assigned duties in accordance to companys guidelines and policies, and delivers departments goals and objectives.
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
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
$25,000 expenditure limit per order
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree or equivalent required, Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred.
3-5 yrs. of procurement experience..
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Demonstrate common sense and sense of urgency in all required business transactions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10 15 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office
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.
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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
Royal Caribbean Cruises

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time