Kenneth Charles

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Retired - Head of Technology Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management
Kenneth Charles's Location
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States
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About Kenneth Charles

Experienced Director of Purchasing, with over 15 years of global procurement, logistics and continuous improvement experience. Engaged by multi-billion-dollar enterprises in Cruise hospitality, entertainment, banking, education, and big 4 audit services. An effective leader & strategic planner with strong business & technical acumen and a proven track record of saving cost and improving productivity in high-volume, global businesses. Extensive experience sourcing products world-wide, building trusting relationships with top management, business partners, suppliers, and staff. Focused on spend management, 7 step sourcing process, process improvement, team building, coaching and productivity gains. Achieved 30% cost reduction through the introduction of automated tools and improved team efficiency by 15%.

Kenneth Charles's Current Company Details

Retired - Head of Technology Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management
Kenneth Charles Work Experience Details
  • Lennar
    Head Of Technology Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management
    Lennar Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
    Miami, Florida
    Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement for all IT projects. Focused on large enterprise software packages, in addition to strategic project initiatives. Achieved over $6.3million in savings in the last 12 months. Manage a team of 6, consisting of buyers, category managers, and a contract manager.
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  • Virgin Voyages
    Director, Purchasing & Logistics
    Virgin Voyages 2017 - 2018
    Plantation, Florida
    Lead the strategic sourcing of start up operations for new cruise company.
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  • Universal Parks & Resorts
    Director, Technology Purchasing
    Universal Parks & Resorts 2015 - 2017
    Orlando, Florida Area
    Lead the strategic sourcing for all technology for all parks. Directing a team of purchasing managers focused on implementing streamlined processes and strategic negotiations. Lead the out-sourcing initiative for the application management services, project management tool, mobile applications, supplemental staffing and software maintenance agreements.
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  • Norwegian Cruise Line
    Director, Newbuild & Hotel Purchasing
    Norwegian Cruise Line 2008 - 2015
    Miami, Florida
    Lead the global sourcing for all operational and new-build owner’s supply as well as corporate projects for this $12.4B cruise line operating 21 vessels across 3 brands. Extensive management experience directing staff members and leveraging expertise to consolidate and drive product consistency across multiple vessels while reducing costs.
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  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Senior Purchasing Manager, New Build & Refurbishment Projects
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Jan 2002 - 2008
    Miami, Florida
    Managed team of 14 for the $18.1B cruise line. Accountable for global sourcing for operational supplies, furniture fixtures and equipment for new construction and refurbishment projects.
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  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Manager, Corporate And Refurbishing Purchasing
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 2000 - 2002
    Designed and implemented a total cost reduction strategy. Negotiated contracts, established master purchasing agreements and created strategic partnerships with domestic and international suppliers that resulted in savings of $1 million over 2 years.
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  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Manager Group Reservations
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 1997 - 2000
    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    Hired, trained and supervised a team of up to 100 individuals. Monitored work in progress and reassigned staff, as needed. Implemented and maintained a tracking system of incoming work and outgoing projects aimed at simplifying the overall process and improving job performance.
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  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Manager Internal Audit
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 1993 - 1997
    Miami, Florida
    Reported to senior leadership regarding asset utilization and audit results, and made recommendations for operations and financial activities. Analyzed data for deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
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  • Pwc
    Senior Auditor
    Pwc 1989 - 1993
    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    Specialized in audits of banks, insurance companies, and other corporate entities.
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Kenneth Charles Skills

Budgets Purchasing Forecasting Hotels Strategic Planning Management Operations Management Contract Negotiation Hospitality Negotiation Budgeting Team Building Financial Analysis Revenue Analysis Customer Service Finance Pricing Food And Beverage Inventory Management Project Management Strategy Hospitality Industry Project Planning Business Process Improvement Business Planning Supply Chain Management Income Statement Procurement Hotel Management Team Management Team Leadership Purchase Management Resource Management Business Strategy Sourcing Purchase Orders Legal Research Vendor Management Research Technical Support Design Qualified As A Certified Public Accountant Specifications

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