PNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (NCL) is one of the world’s leading cruise lines with headquarters in Miami, Florida and two European branch offices in Southampton, United Kingdom and Wiesbaden, Germany. With a rich history spanning over 55 years, NCL has solidified its position as the innovator of the cruise industry delivering a laid-back and modern cruise experience aboard its 19 ships within the upscale mainstream segment. Norwegian Viva, the second ship in its ground-breaking Prima Class, offers next-generation cruise vacations to each guest. Furthermore, as part of the global sustainability initiative Sail Sustain, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through various short- and mid-term targets. /ppbr/ppWe are looking to recruit a new member of staff at the Monfalcone office: /ppstrongSourcing Specialist /strong /ppbr/ppstrongPURPOSE: /strong /ppExecute strategic sourcing projects for the assigned category to take advantage of savings opportunities across the Company and to support order processing in a timely manner. /ppbr/ppstrongPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: /strong /pulliWork with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category. /liliPerform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects. /liliObtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis. /liliAssist Managers in developing and executing assigned sourcing strategy. /liliAssist in the supplier selection and negotiation process. /liliEstablish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis. /liliMonitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business division. /liliAssist in placing contracts for strategic purchases and identify opportunities for large spot buys when no existing contracts exist. /liliPerform other job-related functions as assigned. /liliAvailability to travel and to provide onsite attendance/support during New Builds. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: /strong /ppbr/ppstrongEDUCATION /strong: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. /ppbr/ppstrongEXPERIENCE /strong: 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience. /ppbr/ppstrongKNOWLEDGE SKILLS /strong: /pulliDemonstrated success of leading project teams to achieving quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods. /liliHighly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision. /liliStrong project management skills and results oriented. /liliExcellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills. /liliDemonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs. /liliStrong negotiation management experience. /liliKnowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus. /liliFirst hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential. /liliTechnical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus. /liliProficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred. /liliAnalytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWe look forward to receiving your application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, by e-mail to: /strong /ppHelene Rahn, Senior HR Manager Europe:, Tel.: /ppbr/ppstrongemPlease provide your CV in English. /em /strong /p