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Tech Purchasing & Serv Agent

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This position is responsible for executing procurement of materials and services needed for operations to support the vessels and maximize guest experience.

Essential Functions:

Issue and revise purchase orders for approved service, repair, and material requisitions created in Infoship by the Ships' management
Source items from suppliers by researching and identifying supply options
Coordinate logistics of the material or parts for repair up to their final destination
Provide follow up and expediting as needed to ensure arrival of supplies at final destination
Maintain proper back up documentation in the purchase orders file
Develop and maintain regular progress reports on all initiatives
Follow the prescribed guidelines and procedures on Technical Purchasing defined in the Purchasing Manual
Responsible for reporting information related to environmental releases or inadequate performance of environmental pollution protection equipment, system casualties resulting in internal spills, excessive waste development and leaking equipment with oil-to-sea interfaces.
Perform other job-related functions as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Technical education or background in technical trading field, preferred
1 year of technical purchasing experience, preferred. Business or technical purchasing experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Communication skills and customer's-oriented attitude
Ability to work as a team member
Good knowledge of English language

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

This position is classified as “remote.” As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration. Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.  

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

Health Benefits:
- Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
- Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage 
Financial Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off
- Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion. 
- Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
- Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.  
Other Benefits
- Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
- Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement

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What You Should Know About Tech Purchasing & Serv Agent, Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival is thrilled to invite applications for the Tech Purchasing & Serv Agent position in sunny Miami, Florida! In this dynamic role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our vessels are well-equipped with all necessary materials and services to enhance our guests’ unforgettable experiences. Your primary responsibilities will include issuing and revising purchase orders for approved requisitions created by our Ships’ management, and sourcing items from suppliers while navigating through various supply options. You’ll also coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery and maintain all necessary documentation for purchase orders. If you are someone who thrives on reports and progress updates, you will enjoy developing regular reports on all initiatives. We seek individuals with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude as collaboration is essential when working with our diverse team. If you have a technical background, coupled with a year of experience in technical purchasing, you'll fit right in! At Carnival, we understand the value of a work-life balance, which is why this full-time position allows for remote work but does require occasional travel to our charming headquarters in Miami. Join us at Carnival where the rewards go beyond just salary, to include comprehensive health benefits, a solid 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and many exciting employee perks, including stand-by cruises. This could be your chance to cruise into a fulfilling career with us.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Tech Purchasing & Serv Agent at Carnival?

As a Tech Purchasing & Serv Agent at Carnival, you'll be responsible for issuing and revising purchase orders for materials and services that support our vessels. Your role includes sourcing items from suppliers, coordinating logistics for deliveries, maintaining documentation, and developing progress reports for ongoing initiatives. You'll ensure everything runs smoothly to maximize guest experience aboard our ships.