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Purchasing Manager (all gender)

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Hamburg, DEU Hybrid Permanent Full Time 40 130407

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In close cooperation with our Hamburg based project managers and the ships you are responsible for the purchasing of our cruise vessels.
  • Research suppliers from a variety of usual and unusual sources
  • Develop procurement and negotiation strategy based on few variables
  • Perform moderately complex price analysis based on few variables and confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
  • Negotiate price, availability, and works with logistics to define transportation and delivery schedule (i.e. ordering and storing schedule)
  • Manage supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality and low costs of goods/services
  • Work independently with minimum supervision and freedom of decision within guidelines.
  • Attend trade shows, audit suppliers, visit ships for loadings, repositioning etc.
  • During worldwide drydocks of the vessels you will be part of the project team om scene


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Commercial vocational training or bachelor degree or equivalent Ships related procurement experience or specialized technical experience required
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
  • Negotiation and analytical skills required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel
  • Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

  • A flexible working time culture with two mobile office days per week 
  • A competitive salary with profit-sharing and 30 days' holiday
  • Attractive discounts on cruises with our fleets and on many other offers in the tourism sector
  • Subsidy for your public transport ticket and your PLUXEE Restaurant Pass
  • A modern workplace in a central location, just one "nautical mile" from the main railway station
  • A contemporary management and corporate culture guided by our values of "appreciation, trust and sustainability"
  • Regular feedback and development meetings to specifically promote your strengths and career path
  • "voiio" as a strong employee assistance partner at your side
  • As well as many other extensive social and health benefits (JobRad, in-house gym, parent-child office, company fitness co-operation with WELLPASS, internal yoga courses, back training, massage, company pension scheme and much more)

We keep the guest in focus every step of the way! Would you like to go that extra mile with us?

We look forward to receiving your application - regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology, sexual orientation and/or disability.

Please apply with your meaningful and complete application documents (cover letter, resume, references/certificates) exclusively online.

Do you have any questions about TUI Cruises and/or our application process? You will find comprehensive information and FAQs on our careers page. Or send us an email at hr@tuicruises.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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