Luxury Purchasing Agent
About the job
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
The Luxury Purchasing Agent manages the ordering process, providing exceptional business support to the Explora Journeys ship operations in terms of Supply Chain for Culinary, F&B and Hotel division.
Your Impact
* Complete management of the assigned ships (MOR local and container, food, beverage, editing, standard, advance and additional)
* Daily monitor and follow up with RDA to be processed on CT and PO status on PeP
* Process alternative sourcing solutions for missing products or emergencies requests out of home port (to be eventually evaluated with Sourcing, F&B Ops or Ship management)
* Support the fleet for loading operation issues with products delivery
* Manage the loading data information like stevedoring (for additional), FOB suppliers list, variances, etc. to share with port agencies, warehouse and the vessels
* Nonconformity management, liaising with the different stakeholders to close timely all discrepancies
* Continuous interaction with the different stakeholders to monitor and increase the supply chain activities and efficiency: products availability, suppliers and goods issues, delivery difficulties, MMS/CT updates (template, prices, bid zone, …)
* Close interaction with suppliers for PO confirmation and product availability
* Monitor the efficiency and well-functioning of the systems (CT, PeP, Navision), suppliers' performance, communication flow and proactively look for improvement solutions
* Inform the Manager of any difficulty or inefficiency related to supply chain operations.
Your Essentials
* Previous working experience in the role
* Good understanding of supply chain activities and best practices
* Fluent English and Italian, any additional language is an advantage
* MS Office literate, knowledge of procurement platform is an advantage
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/work experience
* Good organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize and follow-up
* Ability to cope well with pressure and work to deadlines
* EU Passport.
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here
- Department: Purchasing
The company
MSC Cruises has grown exponentially since 2003. In such a short time, we have built a fleet of 22 modern and most environmentally advanced ships!
With our constant expansion, our fleet will grow in capacity with the arrival of seven new ships in three different classes by 2027.
One of our latest ships – MSC World Europa – was delivered in 2022, inaugurating the World Class. It is our largest cruise ship to date, with a capacity of over 6,700 passengers, served by more than 2,000 crew members.
In 2023 we inaugurated the MSC Euribia equipped with the best and latest environmental technology and bestowed with a highly-innovative design.
In 2023 MSC Cruises entered the Luxury segment by launching its first of four Explora Journeys ships.
Recruitment Prospects
With three new mega-ships and four Luxury ships to be built and delivered between 2023 and 2027, the biggest and most important challenge for MSC Cruises is to find, recruit and train a high number of new crew members needed to provide the service, fun and safety that have become hallmarks of MSC Cruises.
This massive project is already well under way. The Human Resources Team is not only working to recruit the best talents but is also visiting our manning agencies and hiring partners around the world to ensure that the right people and facilities are in place to prepare this ‘army’ of new crew members for their life at sea.
We need motivated and ambitious crew members who work with passion and understand the value of a smile.
Join our team and see how much you can grow!
Luxury Purchasing Agent
Multiple locations
Full-time, Indefinite
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