Senior Lead, Indirect Procurement

Royal Caribbean Group

. Facilitate end-to-end onboarding and contracting of European suppliers and vendors, from identification through contract execution and procure-to-pay management .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBasel • SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement processes, including vendor sourcing, onboarding, and contract management, while effectively navigating cross-cultural business environments. Proficient in supplier relationship management, compliance with European procurement regulations, and leveraging analytical skills for strategic decision-making.

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Vendor SourcingContract ManagementNegotiating Commercial TermsProcurement Systems ExperienceProficiency in English and German

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Hard Skills

PurchasingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementVendor ScreeningContractingAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenStakeholder MappingProcess AutomationSourcing Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationDetail-OrientedTeam PlayerIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsS2P SuitesOracleSAPCoupaMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in ProcurementSupply Chain Management Certification

Industry Keywords

European GeographyRiver Cruising IndustryVendor Due DiligenceProcurement PoliciesCompetitive Bidding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate end-to-end onboarding and contracting of European suppliers and vendors, from identification through contract execution and procure-to-pay management
Prepare and manage vendor screening, information gathering, selection processes, and onboarding in company systems
Build and maintain stakeholder mapping, evaluation criteria, and vendor profiles
Design and refine scalable onboarding processes while tracking cycle times
Support source-to-pay execution, including supplier onboarding, system setup, requisitions, purchase orders, invoice/payment issue escalation, and procurement-system compliance
Mediate between US and European business cultures and translate Miami procurement processes for European suppliers and colleagues
Collaborate with Product Development, Basel Operations, Procurement, and Legal on vendor and contracting activity
Serve as a key contact for suppliers, vendors, Miami teams, and Basel teams across time zones
Coordinate contract lifecycle activities, including intake, routing, approvals, amendments, renewals, expiration monitoring, and documentation
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions with European suppliers
Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting operational readiness, scalability, service excellence, and cost efficiency
Support supply chain activities from sourcing through delivery readiness
Develop strategic supplier relationships and monitor contractual, service, and performance requirements
Drive supplier continuous improvement, governance, risk mitigation, compliance, and process automation
Build and report a value creation pipeline covering savings, cost avoidance, commercial terms, demand management, process efficiencies, and supplier innovation
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, due diligence, competitive bidding, documentation, and ethical sourcing requirements
Provide European river-cruise market intelligence, benchmarking, and analysis to Miami Procurement leadership
Monitor economic, geopolitical, and supply-chain developments affecting supplier availability, pricing, and continuity
Operate as an embedded member of the Basel office while maintaining a functional reporting relationship with Miami Indirect Procurement
Support budgeting, forecasting, spend analysis, procurement KPI tracking, supplier performance reporting, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated purchasing / procurement background, ideally including vendor sourcing, screening, contracting, and onboarding
Proven negotiating capabilities with external suppliers and vendors, including commercial and contractual terms
Experience handling supply chain end to end processes, from supplier identification through operational readiness
Strong background in European geography, with specific knowledge of the waterways of Europe and the river cruising industry and its stakeholders
Prior experience working across US and European business cultures, ideally in a role that required mediating between the two
Experience working within, or closely alongside, cross-functional teams spanning Product Development, Operations, Procurement, and Legal
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate commercial proposals and supplier business cases
Experience with procurement systems, supplier onboarding platforms, contract management tools, and ERP systems (S2P Suites like Oracle, SAP, Coupa)
Advanced Microsoft office and reporting skills
Knowledge of European procurement regulations and vendor due diligence practices preferred
Comfortable working remotely for a Miami-based department while embedded in a European (Basel) office environment
Proficiency in English and German
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering or a related field required
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management a plus
Strong team player who also works well independently, managing vendor pipelines and deadlines with limited oversight
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage stakeholder mapping, criteria sets, and vendor profiling processes rigorously
Skilled relationship-builder and communicator, comfortable engaging suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders at multiple levels
Growth-oriented Lead who contributes to and benefits from a supportive, collaborative office culture
Ability to perform regular sitting, standing, writing, computer use, communication, movement throughout office and shipboard environments, and potentially lift 10–25 pounds
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Excellent career development opportunities
50% international travel and time onboard vessels as part of the role