•Responsible for procurement of million dollar service contracts and long lead time materials.•Responsible for performing all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award to procurement of items and/or services; coordination, negotiation, execution, and maintain file documentation of subcontracts.•Performing contractual transactions from solicitation to final delivery and contract close-out.•Create and lead manager training conferences for mariners that work within the steward's department to build better team management skills and to help managers prioritize business objectives, and integrate those goals into a system of day-to-day task delegation. .•Develops strategies and builds necessary relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to negotiate and implement lower cost alternatives as well as meet all material quality requirements. .•Ensures strategic and operational information, reports and metrics are available to share with others in the business as required. •File and maintain vendor/supplier compliance and performance through PeopleSoft for records and scorecard evaluation. •Developed policies, budgets, plans, and procedures to implement the efficient and effective operation of 23 vessels including speaking at conferences. •Participates in development of strategic plans and aligns departmental goals, including the development of sourcing strategies to ensure material supply meets operational requirements.•Seeks and recommends solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet operational requirements and address operational risks.•Provide input to the Technical Organization group for planning group buys and cost savings initiatives.•Maintain communications and working relationships with Vessel Managers, Ship Masters and Chief Engineers in order to properly plan and coordinate the procurement of materials and services.

SL Champion, SL Eagle, Maersk Hartford, Maersk Carolina, Maersk Kinloss, Maersk Denver•Prepare food for contract workers on container vessels.•Created and taught proper inventory keeping techniques i.e., FIFO- and Running Inventory data sheets •Planned menus according to popularity of various dishes•Supervising and training kitchen employees all grades •Responsible for the maintenance and condition of all food areas on the ship