NORWEGIAN 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.
We are looking to recruit a new member of staff at the Marghera Office in Italy with relocation to the Genoa office around July/August 2027:
Sourcing Specialist
PURPOSE:
Execute 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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with customer groups to establish specifications for the assigned category.
* Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned category projects.
* Obtain quotes from suppliers and complete a comparative analysis.
* Assist Managers in developing and executing assigned sourcing strategy.
* Assist in the supplier selection and negotiation process.
* Establish savings tracking methodology, perform savings tracking, and report realized savings on a continual basis.
* Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships for key suppliers across multiple business division.
* Assist in placing contracts for strategic purchases and identify opportunities for large spot buys when no existing contracts exist.
* Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
* Availability to travel and to provide onsite attendance/support during New Builds.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience or procurement consulting experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
* Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieving quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methods.
* Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global decentralized organization with minimal supervision.
* Strong project management skills and results oriented.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs.
* Strong negotiation management experience.
* Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is a plus.
* First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology is essential.
* Technical knowledge and expertise in certain commodity areas is a plus.
* Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Ariba Sourcing, eRFX and eAuction experience preferred.
* Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills
We look forward to receiving your application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, by e-mail to:
Helene Rahn, Senior HR Manager Europe: jobs@ncl.com, Tel.: +49 611 3607 200
Please provide your CV in English.