Director, Procurement Operations - Engineering Purchasing

The Director of Procurement Operations will lead and enhance procurement activities across Carnival Corporation’s North America Marine & Technical supply chain with an initial focus on Carnival Cruise Line. This strategic role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with our objectives, ensuring compliance with internal policies and international standards, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and business partners.

Working cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, legal, and operations teams, the Director will champion cost-effective, ethical, and sustainable business practices while continuously improving procurement processes. The ideal candidate is a seasoned procurement leader with deep expertise in global supply chain dynamics, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. They thrive in fast-paced environments, adept at managing competing priorities, and are able to step in directly to ensure outcomes are delivered.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, the Director will personally lead high-impact initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and timely execution to deliver measurable business value. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and influencing skills, a strong ability to drive change, and a collaborative mindset.

The Director will work closely with VP and SVP-level stakeholders to shape procurement strategy, assess risk, and deliver enterprise-wide value across Carnival’s North American brands.

• Develops and executes operational plans supported by clearly defined KPIs to monitor and enhance procurement performance. Communicates strategic initiatives and their business impact to brand leadership through concise, data-driven business cases that support informed decision-making and cross-functional alignment.

• Leads the optimization of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process by identifying and implementing opportunities for task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digital enablement.

• Manages a high performing team consisting of 2-4 Managers and 7+ strategic thinking team members. Provides strategic leadership to the procurement team by setting clear goals, offering ongoing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversees training and development programs to build functional expertise and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. Implements structured performance management practices to monitor individual and team contributions, recognize achievements, and address gaps.
  
  Promotes operational excellence by driving accountability, enhancing collaboration, and enabling the team to deliver high-impact results across the procurement lifecycle.

• Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholder groups, positioning procurement as a strategic and valued business partner. Actively engages with cross-functional teams to understand their priorities and challenges, ensuring procurement strategies are aligned with broader business goals. Influences change by building consensus, securing stakeholder buy-in, and driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and sourcing approaches.

• Manage supplier relationships, enforce the Business Partner Code of Conduct, and ensure compliance with Responsible Sourcing Policy

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement operations within a large, global organization

• 5+ years experience in managing people.

• Proven track record of successful project management and managing complex supplier relationships.

• Experience in navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving change in a fast-paced setting.

• Experience in cruise line procurement operations a plus.

• Scope: The Director of Procurement Operations plays a critical role in the organization, overseeing procurement operations globally, impacting both shoreside and…