AVP, Indirect Procurement

Royal Caribbean Group

. Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy for technology-related spend, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, AI solutions, professional services, and digital transformation initiatives .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology procurement strategies, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and optimizing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver significant value creation through strategic sourcing and category management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technology Procurement StrategyComplex Sourcing InitiativesMulti-Million-Dollar Budget ManagementStrategic Sourcing and Category ManagementLeadership in Global Procurement Teams

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategyNegotiation of Technology AgreementsCost OptimizationSupplier ManagementMarket Intelligence AnalysisRisk MitigationData AnalyticsProcess AutomationKPI DevelopmentFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Leadership CapabilityStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingInfluencing Senior StakeholdersResults-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Procurement SoftwareERP SystemsOracleCoupaSAP AribaAI Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPMCPSMMBA

Industry Keywords

Technology CategoriesCloud ServicesTelecommunicationsCybersecurityDigital TransformationSupply Chain ManagementCompliance StandardsVendor ManagementContractual ProtectionsTotal Cost of Ownership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy for technology-related spend, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, AI solutions, professional services, and digital transformation initiatives
Lead negotiations for complex, multi-million-dollar technology agreements, optimizing cost, pricing models, quality, licensing, commercial terms, service levels, contractual protections, and total cost of ownership
Formulate and execute procurement category strategies using market intelligence, supplier capabilities, business priorities, and industry best practices
Establish governance and risk-mitigation processes and ensure compliance across technology procurement activities
Partner with technology teams, finance, legal, executives, and external procurement partners to understand requirements, forecast needs, manage budgets, and optimize investments
Deliver value creation of approximately 5–10% of annual spend under management
Advise executive leadership on technology sourcing, supplier strategy, and commercial optimization
Lead and develop a Global Technology Procurement team of 20 people through coaching, mentoring, and talent development
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor category performance, supplier compliance, and operational effectiveness
Drive continuous improvement, process automation, digital-tool adoption, and data analytics to improve procurement efficiency
Manage strategic supplier relationships and establish executive governance with technology suppliers
Track procurement ROI and communicate business impact to executive leadership
Identify and mitigate supply-chain, quality, contractual, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory, and compliance risks
Manage the procurement budget and implement cost-control measures
Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and sustainable practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Technology, Engineering or related field required
15+ years of progressive procurement experience with a strong focus on technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, IT consulting, and telecommunications
Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiating large-scale technology agreements
Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Experience leading procurement teams in a global, matrixed environment
Strong understanding of technology markets, standards, regulations, and specifications
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, vendor management, and cost optimization with a TCO perspective
Ability to lead cross-cultural and remote teams effectively
Exceptional leadership capability with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Integrity, innovation, and commitment to continuous process improvement
Results-oriented approach focused on operational excellence
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
CPM, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certifications are a plus
Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems such as Oracle, Coupa, and SAP Ariba, plus data and AI analytics tools or similar platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits or compensation extras are specified in the posting