Luxury F&B Buyer GENOVA

Luxury F&B Buyer
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

The Luxury F&B Buyer ensures the satisfactory completion of F&B purchasing agreements and assists the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the best combination of quality, price and delivery ratio.

- Previous experience in the role, minimum 3 years;

- Experience in the F&B sector and comprehensive understanding of F&B strategic sourcing and market trends

- Fluent English.

Any additional language is an advantage;

- Good Excel skills, knowledge of procurement e-platforms is an advantage;

- Degree in Economics, Gastronomic Sciences, Procurement management, Business management;

- Strong ability to analyse and interpret quotation data and logistics options;

- Very good negotiating & communication skills;

- Ability to work as part of a team;

- Availability to travel (20%);

- Identifies and evaluates suppliers - communicates with them in order to achieve the best markets conditions;

- Sources F&B products for the Luxury vessels, following Company guidelines and indications while liasing with the F&B purchasing team;

- Negotiates luxury F&B products worldwide, verifying delivery conditions with Logistics department;

- Analyses suppliers' quotations and contract bids, verifying and negotiating contract terms, such as price, quality and delivery conditions;

- Manages and builds appropriate relationships with suppliers, developing strategic partnership and projects;

- Keeps up to date with luxury F&B market trends, proactively suggesting innovative solutions and products, and using market research to strategically plan future purchases;

- Prepares reports and maintain accurate records;

- Proactively works with Logistics and Warehouse, coordinating delivery operations to the vessels;

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

- EU passport;

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf.

MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide.

As a result of a euro 6. 5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia.

The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry.

In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships.

As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year.

MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude.

MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship.

In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.