JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President, Marine & Technical Procurement is responsible for establishing and executing the global procurement strategy for all Marine and Technical categories across Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). This executive leadership role drives enterprise-wide sourcing, supplier relationship management, category strategy, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and value creation initiatives supporting the company's fleet operations and long-term growth objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategy for direct procurement categories, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals, operational excellence, and long-term growth.
- Lead & mentor a team of category directors and managers, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and performance management.
- Partner with Marine and Technical leadership teams to anticipate operational demand, align sourcing strategies with guest experience standards, and manage category innovation.
- Negotiate large-scale contracts and partnerships to ensure favorable terms and sustainable supplier relationships.
- Establish and manage global supplier relationship programs, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience in the supplier base.
- Implement processes and tools that improve transparency, compliance, and efficiency in supplier management.
- Ensure risk management practices are in place, including regulatory compliance and business continuity considerations.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management protocols are embedded into all sourcing activities, protecting the organization from financial, legal, and reputational risk.
- Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives in alignment with NCLH values.
- Report progress, performance metrics, and savings achievements to executive leadership.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
EXPERIENCE
- 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management with significant exposure to marine and technical categories.
- Proven experience leading large-scale sourcing initiatives and managing multi-million-dollar spend portfolios.
- Demonstrated success in executive-level negotiations, supplier relationship management, and delivering measurable value.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Deep knowledge of procurement systems, analytics, and digital sourcing tools.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in cost optimization.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at the C-suite.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Deep knowledge of procurement systems, analytics, and digital sourcing tools.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- Master’s Degree preferred.
