Purchasing Agent
Job Description
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At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!
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Please note that the role requires Excellent communication skills in English (both written & oral).
Please share the resumes in English only.
BASIC PURPOSE: Support and expedite supply chain operations, process orders, and execute sourcing activities for orders. Manage all purchases for assigned vessels and processing on POs accordingly.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support operations for the purchasing process, primarily requisitioning and ordering.
Ensure all requisitions are compliant with the company’s policies.
Expedite inventory and direct charge purchase orders for multiple ships as required and in accordance with purchasing procedures.
Complete the processing of manual purchase orders.
Ensure all necessary approvals are documented, the orders are placed, and shipments are delivered on time.
Perform sourcing activities and get quotes on all items for POs for assigned vessels.
Ensure the items and prices are accurately listed in the PO.
Work with the sourcing team(s) and suppliers to get quotes on new items.
Ensure that all users, approvals, and filters are set up in accordance with the company’s procurement policies.
Serve as the help desk for users relating to the purchasing tools employed.
Coordinate processes with the accounts payable function to facilitate the enforcement of established policies.
Support implementation and management of ongoing operations for eProcurement solutions.
Regularly meet with the management to seek ongoing direction, coaching,and support as required.
Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study; or any equivalent combination of experience and skills.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of experience with procurement operations, ERP (e.g. PeopleSoft), eProcurement, eCatalog, contract management, eRFX, and eAuction strategies and technologies.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Good teamwork skills to work with other company departments to plan and execute enhancement, upgrade, and ongoing deployment of the above technologies.
Strong facilitation skills to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the company to implement Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technologies.
Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high-quality outputs.
Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management and design preferred. Numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
An understanding of leading P2P technology practices and trends (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba), general experience of network administration preferred.
Experience with ERP and P2P systems (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba, PeopleSoft), proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: NCLH does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered NCLH property, and NCLH will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the NCLH Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
ABOUT NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.
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