Procurement Specialist

at  MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is the world‘s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf. A game-changer in the world of cruises, MSC has built a global reputation as an innovator and has one of the youngest cruise fleets. MSC Cruises is a family-owned and family-run Company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and It is part of the MSC Group, which encompasses world-leading maritime companies.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our growing procurement division here in our UK Technical Head office. In line with MSC Cruises’ strategic category goals, the Procurement Specialist supports technical procurement by providing comprehensive data analysis, reporting, supplier management, and workflow coordination to ensure efficient and effective procurement operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus but not an essential

EDUCATION\/SPECIFIC STUDIES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, data analysis, or a similar role.

PC SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; SAP, experience with procurement software and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Competence 1: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competence 2: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Competence 3: Effective communication and interpersonal skill’s.
• Competence 4: Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Develops and maintains procurement reports and dashboards.
• Contacts suppliers to gather data and manage procurement-related queries.
• Manages the procurement database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Organizes procurement workflows to make processes more efficient.
• Organizes agendas for business review meetings and activities.
• Supervises the management of product codes to ensure precise categorization, timely update and effective tracking
• Implements and monitors the business engagement plan for procurement activities.
• Analyses procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the technical team to support procurement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with MSC Cruises’ procurement policies and procedures.
  VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
  Existing Right to work in the UK is preferred.
  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

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