Vice President, Marine & Technical Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Vice President, Marine & Technical Procurement is responsible for establishing and executing the global procurement strategy for all Marine and Technical categories across Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). This executive leadership role drives enterprise-wide sourcing, supplier relationship management, category strategy, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and value creation initiatives supporting the company's fleet operations and long-term growth objectives.

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategy for direct procurement categories, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals, operational excellence, and long-term growth.
• Lead & mentor a team of category directors and managers, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner with Marine and Technical leadership teams to anticipate operational demand, align sourcing strategies with guest experience standards, and manage category innovation.
• Negotiate large-scale contracts and partnerships to ensure favorable terms and sustainable supplier relationships.
• Establish and manage global supplier relationship programs, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience in the supplier base.
• Implement processes and tools that improve transparency, compliance, and efficiency in supplier management.
• Ensure risk management practices are in place, including regulatory compliance and business continuity considerations.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management protocols are embedded into all sourcing activities, protecting the organization from financial, legal, and reputational risk.
• Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives in alignment with NCLH values.
• Report progress, performance metrics, and savings achievements to executive leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management with significant exposure to marine and technical categories.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale sourcing initiatives and managing multi‑million‑dollar spend portfolios.
• Demonstrated success in executive‑level negotiations, supplier relationship management, and delivering measurable value.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Deep knowledge of procurement systems, analytics, and digital sourcing tools.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in cost optimization.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at the C‑suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.