OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Organizational skills.
• Financial acumen.
• Must be results driven in achieving guest satisfaction.
• Able to work in a fast pace work environment.
• Must be able to communicate, travel globally and work within international work environment.

CAPABILITIES AND COMPETENCE

• Understand how to navigate the broader HX culture effectively, involving other business areas in a collaborative and purposeful manner to gain support and buy-in for own objectives
• Be strong representatives and advocates of the culture and lead their teams in a committed, inspiring and ethical manner. Also bring a sustainability mindset into own function
• Fundamentally buy into the HX mission and purpose and belief that significant growth is possible
• Enjoy working with ERP-Systems environment (MMS, Crunchtime) and Microsoft Office application
• Experience as a Procurement Manager/Buyer F&B in the cruise sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• English – Excellent skills written and oral (other language such as German, Norwegian are additional benefit for this role)
• Able to travel on business globally
• Always adhere to Health and Safety procedures.
• Self Motivated and results driven
• Excellent planning and administration skills
  Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
  ‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
  Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
  Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
  Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.
  Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.
  For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.
  We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
  Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.
  As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.
  One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Procurement Consultant is a Hamburg based team addition which will be focusing on all partners / suppliers and provisional ports calls on the American continents and Europe. This role is an autonomous team addition within procurement which needs a good understanding of market, networking and supply chain and wants to be involved in the operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

• Creation of POs from REQ created by our vessels
• Understand trends and tendency in the given region
• Enjoying working with IT-programs which are also maintained by the Procurement Manager (shore side)
• The ability and drive for achieving and surpassing targets against an internal- or external-standard of excellence. This is about showing a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement in your procurement process
• The ability to think carefully about the likely effects on others of your words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior
• The ability to apply and improve extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement by assessing and translating

information technology into responsive and effective procurement solutions

• Arranging or categorizing spends according to relevant goods and/or services and keeping in mind quality, service, risk, and cost
• Driving the procurement process by designing, implementing, and managing projects to a successful conclusion with the relevant project owners. Support the project owners with establishing accountability, establishing timelines, and establishing goals are paramount
• Be a “voice of reasons” in regards of realizations and implementations
• To have the ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: internal and external
• Balance the shoreside and shipside perspective to ensure the best outcome for our guests with the most economical approach
• The ability to persuade, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all stakeholders and will also meets HX organizational strategic procurement objectives
• The ability to apply a broad understanding of financial management principals and other quantitative information to ensure decisions are fiscally responsible and for the best interest of all stakeholders
• Balance the fiscally and creative impacts and inform related colleagues on what decision would cause what consequences
• To be able to visualize, articulate and solve both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and support decisions that are in the best interest for HX based on all available data/information