Senior Buyer

Job Description

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Senior Buyer to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Procurement team. 

Role Overview

To be the number one holiday choice requires us to be flexible, innovative, and focused on sustainability, thinking about the future. This exciting opportunity is primarily working with our world class Cunard and P&O Cruises brands but also the wider Global brands under Carnival.

Our Procurement team have never been a more important part of our business, keeping our fleet fully supported from engine spares to champagne, Celebrity performers, Food Heroes, amazing Shore excursions, we source it all.

Its time to expand our team, so we are recruiting for Senior Buyers who will lead the end to end procurement process activity for a defined category (our categories include Ports, HR, Onboard Revenue, Food and Technical).

This pivotal role will involve:

Manage the end-to procurement activity within a defined category  Lead all elements of the sourcing process on behalf of the business Ownership of client relationships with the operations managers, Finance, Legal and project stakeholders Responsible for developing, implementing, and leading sub-category sourcing strategy Lead and execute the tendering, negotiating, and contract management activities within their category. Manage the ongoing commercial, operational, quality and risk management requirements Supplier relationship management is key to our success, you will have ownership in conducting regular analysis of our suppliers and developing our supply chain

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organization and is available on a full-time time, permanent basis.  

**Please note that we have a number of positions available  - both on a permanent and a fixed term contract basis (separate advert for the FTC to follow)**

We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You'll Bring:

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

Experience of buying services including a high level of best practice procurement, category management and development of sourcing strategies Previous exposure to many projects across multiple business areas and stakeholders Purchasing or Supply Professional Qualification (CIPs) advantageous but not essential.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and prioritisation skills. Strong leadership skills – able to influence and motivate. A commercial astute analyst and a natural problem solver.

Application Guidance:

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If youre passionate about Procurement & Supply Chain and are looking for an opportunity to grow, wed love to hear from you. 

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in Procurement & Supply Chain. Its about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Heres what we offer:

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers Annual bonus  Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme Recognition scheme with prizes and awards Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers Extensive learning and development opportunities Employee-led networks Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP Life Assurance Parental and adoption leave Employee Shares Plan Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme A friendly welcome with help settling in

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Dont miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

 

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About Us

Holidays are one of lifes greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the worlds largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britains rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travels Employer of Choice.