Buyer – Hotel & Expedition

• Hamburg
• Hybrid

Job Description

A bit about the role:

The Buyer – Hotel & Expedition is responsible for the operational procurement of goods and services across all vessels in the global fleet. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply to support both hotel and expedition operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers worldwide. Based in Hamburg, the position requires flexibility, ownership, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to ensure uninterrupted supply in complex and remote environments.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Handle operational procurement for all vessels across the fleet and regions globally, ensuring continuous supply and smooth operations
• Take ownership of specific procurement categories (e.g., Food, Beverage and Consumables or Durables, Equipment and Expedition Items) and selected delivery regions while remaining flexible to support other categories as required
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders and oversee order execution
• Collaborate closely with team members, providing cross-functional support and backup to ensure overall team performance
• Coordinate and support logistical arrangements, including delivery schedules, shipment tracking, and resolving supply chain challenges
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions and maintain accurate system pricing
• Demonstrate a proactive and solution-oriented mindset by developing alternative sourcing strategies to guarantee uninterrupted supply to vessels at all times
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Monitor stock levels, demand forecasts, and consumption patterns to optimize purchasing
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and sustainability guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes
• Act as a “voice of reason”, providing balanced and well-informed input on implementations and decisions
• Contribute to broader team and business priorities as needed.
• Thinks sustainably and brings this mindset to their team and partners
• Champions the HX Spirits