Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Purchasing Manager’s job is to work with the Senior Purchasing Manager in sourcing all Non-Food items (galley equipment, paper products, chemicals, table- and stemware, uniforms, etc.) globally for Viking’s fleet of River, Ocean and Expedition ships.
The main responsibility includes preparing tenders and RFx documents, calculate and forecast spend and savings across categories, maintain and update standard items and prices in Viking’s purchasing system, as well as ad-hoc analytics. In addition, the Purchasing Manager is also involved in managing logistics as well as inventory controls.
The Purchasing Manager will be part of Viking’s Purchasing team, responsible for all sourcing across Viking’s river, ocean and expedition business, and work closely with Viking’s Onboard Operations Team for all divisions (Galley, Housekeeping, Restaurant / Bar, Front / Back Office and Entertainment) to ensure that all products needed for the onboard hotel operations are properly sourced and contracted with best pricing possible.
The Purchasing Manager – Non-food will report directly to the Senior Purchasing Manager – Non-food and will be located in Basel, Switzerland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Calculate and forecast spend and savings by category
Maintain and update standard items and specification in our system
Prepare tender and RFx documents
Support and participate in negotiations
Support the Senior Purchasing Manager in finding potential suppliers globally, considering the constant changing requirements, especially on Ocean and Expedition Business
Support the Senior Purchasing Manager in solving issues with the suppliers (service level issues, quality discrepancies, out of stock, invoices, etc.)
Support the Ocean and Expedition Logistic Team in various topics around delivery planning to the Vessels
Participate in industry events and exhibitions
Maintain Viking Purchasing System (e.g. items, prices, logistics)
Update prices in our system on a periodic basis
Conduct ad-hoc analytics related to purchasing and supply chain
Support the Senior Purchasing Manager in preparing status update for the Senior Management team
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
You are business fluent in English (German basic as advantage)
You gained first work experience, either through student jobs or internships
You are eager to build a career in Supply Chain Management
You are passionate about traveling and interested in the hospitality industry
You are a self-starter with a can-do mindset
You are eager to learn and like to work in a team
You consider yourself to be hands-on and hard-working
You have strong analytical skills and like to work in a dynamic environment
You possess very good Excel and PowerPoint skills
EDUCATION
You just graduated from University (Bachelor or Master degree) or have a degree from a Hospitality school
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours
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