Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing IT

The Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing, IT is responsible for executing sourcing activities for an assigned set of IT sub-categories in connection with the cross-brand procurement of information technology related products and services including Hardware, Software, Telecommunication Services, and Professional Services. This position independently manages renewals, statements of work, order forms and mid-size agreements, and supports the Sr. Manager and Director on enterprise-level negotiations. The role works on a daily basis with technology vendors and with technology professionals from all Carnival Corporation IT departments (including the operating companies), and must be able to balance competing operating company requirements toward a holistic solution. This position contributes to annual savings and cost-avoidance targets, applies established category strategy rather than setting it, and is a key owner of contract lifecycle execution, data integrity and policy compliance across the assigned portfolio. Essential Functions: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Execute sourcing events for assigned IT sub-categories and contribute to category strategy, Buyer Business Plans and the Sourcing Calendar pipeline under the direction of the Sr. Manager/Director, in accordance with established Carnival Sourcing processes and the 7-Step methodology. Serve as day-to-day sourcing point of contact for assigned IT stakeholders across brands and corporate service areas, managing demand intake, timelines and status Negotiations & Supplier Evaluation Negotiate commercial and contractual terms for renewals, statements of work, order forms and mid-size SaaS/subscription and cloud agreements; prepare positions, redlines and negotiation packages to support Sr. Manager/Director-led enterprise and AI/GenAI negotiations. Prepare and issue RFQs/RFIs/RFPs, build bid comparison and total-cost models, and conduct market/price benchmarking using third-party intelligence sources. Evaluate suppliers and analyze bids based on such criteria as cost, quality and capability. Communication. Contract Lifecycle & Compliance Management Own end-to-end contract lifecycle execution and policy compliance for the assigned portfolio — intake via ServiceNow, Contract Authorization Form and approval-threshold routing, and record integrity in GovernX/Coupa/Ariba, per the global Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain Policy. Coordinate third-party risk and compliance reviews with Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI governance, Insurance and Tax, and track items to closure prior to execution. Spend Analytics & Financial Reporting Maintain spend visibility, analytics and reporting for the assigned portfolio — renewal calendars, contract trackers, savings logs and dashboards used for leadership reporting. Track and document in-year savings and cost-avoidance results, prepare supporting calculations, and submit for Finance validation against annual targets. Supplier Performance & Operational Excellence Support supplier relationship and performance management — maintain scorecards, prepare QBR materials, and flag redundant or overlapping tools for rationalization. Apply AI/automation tools within sourcing operations and provide day-to-day work direction and quality review to Analyst and contractor resources on assigned events. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Scope: Manages sourcing activities for assigned IT sub-categories, including strategic sourcing events, contract lifecycle management, supplier performance oversight, spend analytics, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities across brands and corporate service areas. Problem-solving: Resolves day-to-day sourcing, supplier, contract, pricing, and compliance challenges through market analysis, supplier evaluation, negotiation support, risk coordination, and adherence to established sourcing methodologies and policies. Impact: Contributes to organizational cost savings, cost avoidance, compliance, operational