Purchasing Agent - Hotel Supply Chain

Overview

 

Awarded World’s Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Its three sailing yachts and four all-suite yachts carry just 148 to 342 guests and cruise around the world. Our mission is to imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary. We enrich people’s perspective through inspired travel.

 

Our Mission: Enriching Lives Through Travel

Our Values: Guest Obsessed, Open and Inviting, Fun-Loving and Focused, Light-Hearted and Genuine, Casual Yet Polished, Safe and Responsible.

 

 

Job Summary:

Conduct procurement and general purchasing activities to ensure timely fulfilment of all food, beverage, hotel, and medical supplies required by company vessels at established global ports and dry dock projects.  Complete daily assignments in a timely and service-driven manner. Conduct procurement and general purchasing activities for assigned vessels.

 

Responsibilities

• Manage global loading schedule and fulfilment of all food, beverage, and hotel provisions for assigned vessel(s)
• Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities within regional markets to source, negotiate and award market bids; providing regional guest experience, charter requirements, theme cruises and other special requests as assigned
• Manage vessel Quality & Discrepancy reporting, reconciling financials within established voyage period, coordinating corrective measures with vendors and vessel staff for assigned vessel(s)
• Manage order to delivery process for all purchase orders including vendor confirmation, delivery to consolidator, invoice pricing & specifications match prior to loading. Finalize validation and vessel receiving within 72 hours of delivery for assigned vessel(s)
• Process all vendor invoices, submitting to Accounts Payable as per defined process and within vendor terms; maintain detailed voyage files with auditable documentation
• Collaborate with Director of Hotel Operations and Hotel General Manager to support onboard operations with purchasing standards, processes, and development
• Collaborate with onboard operations leadership to support and meet budgeted guidelines for all commodities
• Develop and maintain satisfactory relationships with supplier partners, adhering to corporate objectives and ethics guidelines
• Plan and execute additional projects as assigned by supervisor
• Deliver best in class service to all stakeholders and lead with a servant’s heart

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and minimum 3 years of direct purchasing experience in the food & beverage and/or hospitality industries
• Advanced skills with the Microsoft office suite, especially Word, Excel, purchasing/inventory tracking software and Smartsheet. MXP system knowledge preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in competitive bid process
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiences
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage timelines
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPM or Supply Chain certifications preferred
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Cruise line or hospitality industry experience preferred

 

Benefits:

For full-time employees, Windstar offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; Vacation, Sick Time and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.

 

EEO: 

Windstar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.