Marine & Technical Buyer

Belize Island Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean’s premier island destination. Guests can immerse themselves in natural beauty and culture on a 75-acre oasis featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar, salt-water lagoon for water sports, exclusive 7-acre beach and exciting shore excursions ranging from zip lining across the island to jet skiing in the Caribbean sea; also, other activities including parasailing to view the beautiful island from approximately 200 feet above, and snorkeling the world’s second largest barrier reef. The island is home to an incredible Nature Center, focused on wildlife conservation for the country of Belize, as well as providing guests with an activity to immerse themselves in nature and to learn about native species in the area. Whether you are trying to relax on a villa by the water, or zip line 90 feet up throughout the island, opportunity for fun and enjoyment is available everywhere you look. Belize Island Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean’s premier island destination. Guests can immerse themselves in natural beauty and culture on a 75-acre oasis featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar, salt-water lagoon for water sports, exclusive 7-acre beach and exciting shore excursions ranging from zip lining across the island to jet skiing in the Caribbean sea; also, other activities including parasailing to view the beautiful island from approximately 200 feet above, and snorkeling the world’s second largest barrier reef. The island is home to an incredible Nature Center, focused on wildlife conservation for the country of Belize, as well as providing guests with an activity to immerse themselves in nature and to learn about native species in the area. Whether you are trying to relax on a villa by the water, or zip line 90 feet up throughout the island, opportunity for fun and enjoyment is available everywhere you look.

JOB SUMMARY:

Support the Marine and Technical team within the Supply Chain Department with purchasing operations. Act as point of contact between the ships, suppliers and procurement team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and report on usage of purchasing tools and develop plans for improving tool usage/value. Support implementation and management of on-going operations for eProcurement solutions.
• Support operations for the purchasing process primarily requisitioning and ordering.
• Ensure all requisitions are compliant with the company’s policies.
• Complete the processing of manual purchase orders.
• Work with the Sourcing team(s) and suppliers to get quotes on new items. Review and select best quotes from time, quality and pricing standpoint.
• Process POs; Ensure all necessary approvals are documented and the orders are placed, and shipments delivered on
• time. Ensure the items and prices are accurately listed in the PO.
• Ensure that all users, approvals, and filters are set up in accordance with the company’s procurement policies.
• Serve as the help desk for users relating to the purchasing tools employed.
• Coordinate processes with the accounts payable function to facilitate enforcement of the established policies.
• Provide support as necessary out of working hours (evenings and weekends) to assist with emergencies.
• Process dry dock purchase orders as well as possible onsite attendance and support when needed.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study; or any equivalent combination of

experience and skills.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience with procurement operations, ERP (e.g. PeopleSoft), eProcurement, eCatalog,

contract management, eRFX and eAuction strategies and technologies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Good teamwork skills to work with other company departments to plan and execute enhancement, upgrade, and on-going deployment of the above technologies. Strong facilitation skills to communicate
• and collaborate with stakeholders across the company to implement Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technologies.
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs. Experience with
• process, quality control, and workflow management and design preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and problem solve. An understanding of leading P2P technology practices and trends (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba), general experience of network administration preferred. Experience with ERP and P2P systems (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba, PeopleSoft), proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Contact BIHL: Telephone # (501) 521-2500

Malacate Area, Independence Village

Belize C.A.