lead, f&b BuyerRoyal Caribbean Cruises
Salary: Agreement
Work form: Full time
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2021
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Team Lead Buyer is responsible for the management and coordination of their assigned staff in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Fleet Services Team. They oversee Buyers in a fast-paced environment for the replenishment of goods and services on an on-going and/ emergency basis. They ensure accuracy of order submissions; provides the Buyers with guidance in resolution/recovery of goods. The Team Lead Buyer must provide guidance for last minute orders which may have a financial impact on revenue. Due to the sensitivity and criticality of certain orders, a timely resolution will have a profound influence on the guests satisfaction and operational requirements of the company vessels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the timely delivery of goods and services to the vessels by running reports to ensure that buyer and supplier performance meets the departmental requirements and take actions with Buyers or Commodity Managers to address outliers.
Ensures that Master Loading Schedule and Storing and Ordering Schedules are updated and properly used by the Buyers, allowing vessels the appropriate time to store provisions and place orders for replenishment. Ensures consistency between purchase orders, and Master Loading Schedule.
Coordinates supplier meetings, assists with product evaluations and reviews supplier performance.
Ensures that required audits are completed, and that the feedback on performance is communicated to suppliers/Commodity Managers.
Guides the Buyer in recovery efforts for delayed, lost, or stolen containers to ensure the vessels receive necessary products.
Responsible for content and implementation of Fleet Services Standard Operating Procedures for entire fleet.
Manages and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
Performs frequent spot checks, and reviews on assigned Buyers to ensure accuracy of work and timely response to internal and external customers.
Organizes, manages and directs the work of the employees in the assigned procurement function overseeing the assignment of duties, responsibilities and workstations and provides final approval for overtime.
Use skill and judgment to determine poor performing Buyers. Provide objective feedback and Buyer development plans.
Provides disciplinary actions, and correction criteria when necessary.
Ensure Buyer generated invoices in dispute are resolved in a timely manner.
Provide support and guidance to Outsourced Manila Team to ensure SOPs are maintained.
Works closely with Hotel Food and Beverage Team to meet operational needs, and quarterly financial objectives.
Performs other duties as required. 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 management team.
Financial Responsibilities
Deliver any financial KPIs as assigned by AVP.
Expenditure limits $50,000 per transaction. There is little anticipated transactional activity.
In conjunction with Commodity Managers, ensure Buyers are correctly sourcing non contracted spend of approximately $20-30m.
Uses web based tools to assist in determining Market pricing.
Resolve any disputed invoices.
Qualifications:
Purchasing experience or Bachelor degree preferred.
6-8 years experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and knowledge
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of Management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Basic to complex spreadsheet comparisons of consumption pricing and transportation costs
Ability to solve problems and deal with complex variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest ,commission, proportion and percentages
Ability to travel domestically and internationally at short notice.
Moderate level knowledge of uniform commercial code and company standard terms and conditions.
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, and 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. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirement 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, travel to other offices, possibly travel domestic and international, and work in shipboard functions. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations.
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. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
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.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Team Lead Buyer is responsible for the management and coordination of their assigned staff in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Fleet Services Team. They oversee Buyers in a fast-paced environment for the replenishment of goods and services on an on-going and/ emergency basis. They ensure accuracy of order submissions; provides the Buyers with guidance in resolution/recovery of goods. The Team Lead Buyer must provide guidance for last minute orders which may have a financial impact on revenue. Due to the sensitivity and criticality of certain orders, a timely resolution will have a profound influence on the guests satisfaction and operational requirements of the company vessels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the timely delivery of goods and services to the vessels by running reports to ensure that buyer and supplier performance meets the departmental requirements and take actions with Buyers or Commodity Managers to address outliers.
Ensures that Master Loading Schedule and Storing and Ordering Schedules are updated and properly used by the Buyers, allowing vessels the appropriate time to store provisions and place orders for replenishment. Ensures consistency between purchase orders, and Master Loading Schedule.
Coordinates supplier meetings, assists with product evaluations and reviews supplier performance.
Ensures that required audits are completed, and that the feedback on performance is communicated to suppliers/Commodity Managers.
Guides the Buyer in recovery efforts for delayed, lost, or stolen containers to ensure the vessels receive necessary products.
Responsible for content and implementation of Fleet Services Standard Operating Procedures for entire fleet.
Manages and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
Performs frequent spot checks, and reviews on assigned Buyers to ensure accuracy of work and timely response to internal and external customers.
Organizes, manages and directs the work of the employees in the assigned procurement function overseeing the assignment of duties, responsibilities and workstations and provides final approval for overtime.
Use skill and judgment to determine poor performing Buyers. Provide objective feedback and Buyer development plans.
Provides disciplinary actions, and correction criteria when necessary.
Ensure Buyer generated invoices in dispute are resolved in a timely manner.
Provide support and guidance to Outsourced Manila Team to ensure SOPs are maintained.
Works closely with Hotel Food and Beverage Team to meet operational needs, and quarterly financial objectives.
Performs other duties as required. 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 management team.
Financial Responsibilities
Deliver any financial KPIs as assigned by AVP.
Expenditure limits $50,000 per transaction. There is little anticipated transactional activity.
In conjunction with Commodity Managers, ensure Buyers are correctly sourcing non contracted spend of approximately $20-30m.
Uses web based tools to assist in determining Market pricing.
Resolve any disputed invoices.
Qualifications:
Purchasing experience or Bachelor degree preferred.
6-8 years experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and knowledge
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of Management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Basic to complex spreadsheet comparisons of consumption pricing and transportation costs
Ability to solve problems and deal with complex variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest ,commission, proportion and percentages
Ability to travel domestically and internationally at short notice.
Moderate level knowledge of uniform commercial code and company standard terms and conditions.
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, and 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. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirement 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, travel to other offices, possibly travel domestic and international, and work in shipboard functions. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations.
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. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
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.
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