Procurement Specialist - Hybrid/Seattle, WA or Miami, FL

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

We’re looking for an amazing Procurement Specialist to fill this hybrid role, which can be based in Seattle, WA or Miami, FL.  You’ll be responsible for partnering and supporting cross-functional stakeholder teams and working with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. In addition, you will manage and support sourcing efforts for defined categories & critical projects. You’ll monitor supplier's performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, and resolve escalated supplier issues.

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its Procurement Specialist. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams;
• Developing a relationship with stakeholders and influencers to become a trusted sourcing partner
• Selection of vendors considering financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids; Establishing effective tools to ensure all vendors are paid to terms
• Serving as a subject matter expert on customer relationship management and supplier relationship management to Purchasing Organization and process partners
• Effective Supplier Relationship Management driving supplier results; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback ; Assist Expediting in the escalation of supplier issues
• Developing and negotiating spot purchases required for special requests or last minute shorts
• Works with management and Strategic Sourcing team in consolidating spend and identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing that can reduce tactical and spot buys

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of buying experience, preferably in a complex, high volume Supply Chain Organization.
• Good analytical skills: Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, financial analysis, draw conclusions from data.
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to model data.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects of low complexity and influence in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively. 
• Negotiation skills and practices preferred. 
• Project management, process improvement.
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications.
• Experience in conflict resolution skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

Please note that this is a hybrid position and can be based in Seattle, WA or Miami, FL. 

What You Can Expect 

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $64,300.00-$86,800.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
   

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America Line is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, phys