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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Supply Chain Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Analyst Sr Dry Dock Sourcing reporting to the Director Dry Dock Procurement
The position is onsite and based in Miami FL
The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
Position Summary:
This role supports the global Dry Dock procurement strategy through advanced analytics sourcing execution benchmarking and commercial modeling providing critical decision support for negotiations with shipyards The role enables the Manager to strengthen vessel specific negotiations (VRC) and supports the Director in developing commercial frameworks (FCC) and expanding tenders to additional shipyards not yet used by the company
The Senior Analyst will lead RFP activities analyze complex shipyard proposals evaluate commercial terms prepare negotiation packages and support contracting processes This position bridges analytical depth with hands‑on sourcing execution ensuring fact based decision making supplier competitiveness and alignment with Royal Caribbean Group procurement standards
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurement Execution
Lead and execute RFPs for dry dock general services underwater works technical services and shipyard proposals
- ensuring alignment with procurement policy
Prepare negotiate and support execution of commercial agreements including pricing structures milestone terms- and technical/commercial clauses
Conduct supplier/shipyard evaluations commercial analyses- and scoring during sourcing events
Own communication with suppliers during bid events clarifications- and negotiation cycles
Tariff Cost and Market Analysis
Build and maintain detailed tariff mapping models across global shipyards
- standardizing costs to enable apples‑to‑apples comparisons
Perform advanced cost modeling sensitivity analysis scenario simulations- and total cost of ownership evaluations
Analyze shipyard capacity capabilities risks- and commercial performance
Negotiation Support for Management
- Develop analytical negotiation packages for the Dry Dock Manager and Director
Identify negotiation levers pricing anomalies- and commercial risks
Support preparation of strategy papers decision memos- and final recommendations
Data Dashboards & Tools
Create dashboards (Excel/PowerBI) covering tariffs spend bid comparisons
- and performance metrics
Manage dry dock procurement datasets ensuring accuracy consistency- and audit compliance
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Technical Operations Fleet Directors Finance Legal
- and Supply Chain leadership
Participate in pre‑dock planning post‑dock cost review- and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Engineering Finance Maritime Studies
- or related field
Minimum 5–7+ years of sourcing procurement supply chain or commercial experience preferably in industrial maritime- or technical categories
Proven experience leading RFPs negotiations contracting- and supplier management
Strong analytical capabilities: cost modeling tariff analysis benchmarking- scenario modeling
- Advanced Excel; strong Power BI or analytics tools experience preferred
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate them into commercial and cost impacts
Strong communication and influencing skills- able to support senior‑level negotiations
Financial responsibilities:
- Supports analysis and sourcing activities influencing $150M–$300M+ annual dry dock spend across the fleet
- Manages tariff databases with thousands of yard pricing line items
Provides cost models that directly inform dock selection negotiation strategies- and savings targets
- Supports vendor evaluations impacting multi‑million‑dollar purchase decisions
Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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