Purchasing Agent

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT PERSON!!!

Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the fastest growing cruise lines in the travel industry today, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Agent to join our Miami based team.

BASIC PURPOSE
Responsible for performing all purchasing functions including planning, requisition review, inquiry preparation and bid evaluation; supplier selection, negotiation of prices, terms and conditions of purchase; order award, placement and administration for assigned commodities and services. Supports vendor development, value analysis, and quality and cost control activities implemented in the Materials Management organization. May serve as a team leader of cross-functional review teams in these activities. May assist in training less experienced purchasing personnel.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy; questions and resolves inconsistencies. Solicits and evaluates bids; selects suppliers and negotiates prices, terms and conditions; authorized to award and administers orders valued up to US $50,000 through delivery and payment of all charges.
• Develops adequate and qualified domestic and international sources of supply for assigned commodities; promotes value analysis and vendor development activities to improve overall product quality and service and reduce costs.
• Analyzes and evaluates competitive proposals and recommends vendor selection and award for purchases in excess of authorized limits; further, proposed any special contractual terms and conditions relative to purchase.
• Participates in the development of departmental procedures and practices; helps to establish provisioning plans and schedules; and, maintains the integrity of the PeopleSoft system.
• Keeps abreast of market conditions and prices for assigned commodities; advised Purchasing Management and client department management of significant developments and recommends course of action.
• Establishes bid evaluation teams, chairs pre-award meetings and coordinates the evaluation process with the relevant departments having input to the procurement decision. Provides guidance to team members to ensure that all aspects of a proposal are given proper consideration.
• Administers purchase orders and contracts on a timely basis and ensures that all contractual requirements are met by both the vendor and NCL and that the contracted prices and expiration dates are accurately reflected in the Quote files in the Financial System.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of international, federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the procurement of assigned commodities.
• Maintains accurate, adequate and current records to support action taken on procurements projects as well as to satisfy internal and external auditing requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
o Reviews the open requisitions and take appropriate action to ensure that approved items requested are ordered on a timely basis.
o Reviews the Open Purchase Orders and Open Requisition Line Reports and take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the data.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
o B.S. Degree in Business or Hotel / Restaurant Administration or equivalent related work experience.

Experience:
o Three to five years in the food service, hospitality, travel service, or transportation industries with emphasis in procurement or contract administration.

Skills:
o Must have good working knowledge of and experience in purchasing techniques and practices, contract and commercial law; must be skilled in vendor assessment and development; contract bid evaluation; value analysis, and negotiation. Further, the incumbent should process a basic understanding of economic indicators, price indices, market trends and statistical analysis.

It is essential that the incumbent be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels. The incumbent must also posses a good understanding of human behavior and those factors which influence or cause behavioral change; and, must have demonstrated the ability to employ the proper leadership style to a variety of situations and be skilled in conflict resolution and facilitation of team action in a dynamic environment.

NCL offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision / life insurance, 401(K) plans, and cruise privileges. If you are ready for the challenge and reward of working for a cruise industry leader, please forward your resume with position of interest to: Norwegian Cruise Line, ATTN: HR; 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Fl 33126; E-mail: employment@ncl.com EOE/m/f/d/v

** ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED - NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED. **