The Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing IT leads sourcing strategies for technology products and services across Carnival Corporation. The role typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, information technology, finance, or a related field, along with several years of strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier-management experience. Strong knowledge of IT categories, competitive bidding, spend analysis, risk management, and commercial negotiations is expected. The successful candidate should be analytical, commercially minded, organized, and confident working with senior stakeholders, legal teams, finance, and technology leaders across multiple countries. Excellent communication, presentation, project-management, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities in a global, fast-paced cruise environment.
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel and cruise companies. Its portfolio includes well-known cruise brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and P&O Cruises Australia. The company operates a large fleet serving destinations across the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and other regions. Carnival employs people in corporate offices, ports, shipboard operations, shipyards, technology, hospitality, entertainment, and marine services. Its Miami-area corporate organization supports global functions including finance, procurement, information technology, marketing, human resources, and brand operations. The company emphasizes guest experience, operational excellence, innovation, safety, sustainability, and collaboration across its international brands.
Working on a cruise ship offers access to many island destinations, particularly in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Job opportunities range from hospitality, food and beverage, entertainment, marine operations, retail, guest services, healthcare, and technical roles to corporate positions supporting ship operations. Shipboard culture is international, social, and team-oriented, with employees living and working closely together. Lifestyle benefits include travel, onboard amenities, meals, accommodation, and the chance to save money, although contracts involve long hours, limited personal space, and extended periods away from home. Visa requirements depend on nationality, itinerary, and role; crew may need a passport, medical clearance, seafarer's documents, and a U.S. C-1/D visa for vessels visiting the United States. Employers generally coordinate required documentation and explain embarkation and relocation arrangements.
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