Buyer – Hotel Strategic Sourcing Lazio

Buyer – Hotel Strategic Sourcing
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description

Are you eager about navigating the exciting world of high-quality service and products in the cruise business? Within our Procurement & Supply Chain department, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in shaping sourcing strategies across the Italian, European, and global markets for Costa Crociere.

Our purchasing department is your anchor for success in Costa's hotel products category. Interfacing with the internal team of buyers, you are responsible for aligning strategic purchasing across functions and managing the current supplier portfolio to ensure a high standard of hotel products quality is maintained.

Who we are:

Welcome to our global community! We take pride in our diverse community of over 20, 000 professionals from 70 different countries and cultures. At Costa, we believe in open communication, positivity, and support. We foster an environment built on trust and transparency, where everyone's voice is heard.

How you'll live your ambition:

From our offices in Genoa, as a Buyer , you will play a pivotal role in scouting national and international suppliers, defining our hotel products sourcing strategy in global markets, and implementing short-, medium- and long-term strategies in line with the Costa and Carnival Corporation needs and policy at the most competitive cost base. Within the Procurement department, you will have the opportunity to exert significant influence on the purchasing process because of your experience with the particularities of industry purchasing.

Demonstrate your passion

You will chart the course of our purchasing products process: navigating through uncharted waters, you'll steer us through market analysis, vendor portfolios, negotiations, contracts, and all post-contract activities with precision and expertise.

Empowering excellence and fueling high-quality delivery is something you're accustomed to. Your role will be to understand the complexity of our business needs and ensure the implementation of the most effective strategies.

Get things right

You will serve as the primary point of contact and the commercial and contractual liaison between Costa and our Category suppliers.

To reach our goals, you will engage with various stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that our suppliers' performance aligns in the right direction.

As a champion of high standards and governance, it will be your responsibility to oversee and ensure an uninterrupted flow of essential supplies.

Safety First

Thanks to your experience, you will be able to handle all specification and contract documentation.

What makes you unique

You're a master in your role, shaped by your involvement in international and complex contexts where you've handled strategic procurement, category management, or similar for at least 5 years.

Your passion and interest in the Hotel, Tourism and Travel industry have defined your journey. We expect that you have gained significant experience on different category products and the process of purchasing a finished garment, taking care of their quality and efficiency painstakingly.

An academic background in Economics, Business, or Supply Chain Management has been your starting point.

Your experience and knack for building strong alliances with cross-functional teams will be instrumental in collaborating to drive strategic initiatives and achieve exceptional business results.

Driving cost optimization through shrewd negotiation tactics, you'll secure the best terms while upholding our standards of quality and service.

You have a good knowledge of the MS Office package.

As a global citizen, you embrace diversity and communicate fluently in English.

Why Costa

Your role is going to shape our Procurement & Supply Chain strategy. We can offer you the opportunity to explore your potential in the cruise industry, working with high-quality standards and international stakeholders.

You'll be a vital part of our Genoa office, where our strategies come to life and our ships set sail. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely, adding an extra layer of freedom to your experience.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Costa is like a world within a world. Shipboard and shoreside, we are an extraordinary melting pot of different backgrounds, experiences, ages and cultures. Each of us brings unique insights and perspectives. All of us are valued and respected for who we are. Costa is a global community where everyone belongs.

Join us, let's set sail on an unforgettable journey together. Apply today to drive success and live your ambition!

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