12AUG2019 - JOB - VP, Strategic Sourcing - Fuel - Carnival Corporation - Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The Vice President, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for the strategy and all, monetarily, operational, and environmental risk decision making for the sourcing, purchasing and managing of all the fuel requirements for the entire Corporation reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer. It is responsible for establishing and leading the execution of the sourcing strategies for the  total Fuel and Lube spend. This role is responsible for driving towards a competitive advantage in the industry for fuel sourcing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the fuel operations including but not limited to on time delivery, assuring compliance with environmental regulations for fuel etc. Estimated annual spend annually is between $1 to $2 billion. 

The position provides full fuel management support and is the lead source to Corporate executives in areas of finance, environmental, regulatory and all other fuel related issues. This key role will partner with all Operating companies in leveraging our scale and creating added value to the enterprise. 

Develop corporate strategy for fuel alternatives and sourcing innovated ideas to look at new alternatives and methods of regulatory and environmental compliance through global sourcing, commercial negotiations, logistics management. 

This role will lead a team of ~8 people at the center and will be the key strategic leader on fuel related matters inside the company and the key focal point externally. 

Travel Requirements:  up to 25% extensive worldwide travel to port locations, Operating companies, industry meetings, project initiatives, and Supplier management. Heavy Industry representation at CLIA, and regulatory compliance meetings discussing fuel related issues. Must visit all Brands annually to maintain the service oriented relationship and look for new strategies and ideas to improve. 

Corporate Representation at CLIA, SCMF, USCG, International Bunker Industry Association and other regulatory groups. 

Speaking engagements promoting the company fuel and regulatory strategy plans. Some travel is challenging due to visits to marine bunker delivery equipment and engine rooms in tight spaces requiring climbing, stretching etc. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   
  
Manage the fuel department of 8 to 10 staff to exceed the fuel savings and on time expectations of the enterprise. 
Exceptional leadership abilities to lead and coordinate Fuel supply chain to drive value with Operating companies on a fuel spend up to $2.5Bn annual spend. 
Develop and lead the future fuel strategies for the Corporation, i.e. LNG for future. 
Guide and oversee the Management of  daily purchasing and strategic sourcing of up to $2.5B in fuel spend on global basis in over 170 locations worldwide from diverse vendor base of over 155 suppliers. 
Identify, source and negotiate term based contracts in various ports 
Supervise all administrative activities of the department transactions annually of the Brands 
Constantly look to enable new alternatives and cost savings initiatives to exceed KPI’s and benchmarking of the fuel process. 
Simplify the processes for spot buys of commodity 
Train and facilitate the further development of the team 
Establish and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers, transportation companies, regulatory agencies, port authorities and business interests. 
Direct vendor management, due diligence and interaction, manage our supplier to our corporate standard 
Provide executive level financial reporting and guidance on fuel costs (forecasts, spot prices, executive management reports and fuel numbers). 
Manage the monthly and ad hoc process for fuel budgets and planning, execution and creativity in market arbitrage and alternatives, with ultimate responsibility for entire fuel process and spend meeting compliance. 
Support Executive and Corporate Finance with any Hedge and risk management programs. 
Supervise the management of the quality and claim function with emphasis on fuel quality, received quantities, logistics and vendor relations. 
Support and represent the Corporation in regulatory and environmental compliance matters through CLIA, EPA, MEPC, USCG, etc. 
Must be available 24/7/365 due serious nature and risk associated with missed deliveries and value of commodity.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  
  
Education:  BA degree preferably in Finance or Engineering, MBA or business school 
  
Experience:  Ideally 15 years of leadership experience with knowledge of and  concentration in the marine fuel and marine transportation logistics business with strong emphasis in finance, legal, planning, human capital management and regulatory matters. 
  
  
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  
Ideally will have background in Oil supply and trading, marine operations in particular marine fuel delivery, or have a shipping background. 
Strong strategic thinking and management skills to implement cost savings strategies and out of box thinking. 
Must be able to successfully interact with Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Brand CEO’s, executive management at all operating companies, ship Captains and Chief engineers. 
External interaction with Regulatory Policy makers with US Congress, EPA, USCG, IMO, and Port Authorities. 
Intense involvement with senior management of all the major Oil Companies in the world and owners of marine fuel and transportation businesses. 
Must be personable, trusting and knowledgeable to present the Corporation in high stakes decision making function.