Buyer III

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Position Summary / Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and negotiating goods and services for an area in which they specialize such as such as food, beverage, technical, IT, etc.  They require comprehensive knowledge of specialized commodities in order to influence customers and suppliers in procurement decision of complex/critical goods and services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources.   
• Develops a procurement and negotiation strategy based on few variables 
• Performs moderately complex price analysis based on few variables and confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule 
• Negotiates price, availability, and works with Logistics to define transportation and delivery schedule. (i.e., ordering and storing schedule) 
• Manages supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality, and low costs of goods/services 
• Works independently with minimum supervision and freedom of decision within guidelines. Seeks guidance from management on unusual situations 
• May provide guidance to Buyer I/II 
• May travel to attend trade shows, audit suppliers, visit ships for loadings, repositioning etc. 

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.   
• 5+ years related procurement experience or specialized technical experience. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.  
• Negotiation and analytical skills required.   
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.   
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. 

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

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.

We know there is 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 will 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.