Buyer - Food

The Food Buyer will work with the team to researches, analyzes and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, and products; and develop and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers to ensure satisfactory F&B purchasing agreements reaching the best combination of quality, rates and services.
- Previous experience in the role, minimum 3 years, ideally within the cruise sector.
- Experience in the Food sector and comprehensive understanding of Food 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 (master’s degree in food and beverage management is a plus).
- Excellent knowledge of computer systems (knowledge of CrunchTime is an advantage).
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret quotation data and logistics options.
- Very good negotiating and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Availability to travel.
- Sources Food products worldwide in line with expected target and in compliance with the company guidelines.
- Manages and builds appropriate commercial relationships with suppliers to develop strategic partnerships.
- Analyses suppliers’ quotations and bids, verifies products specifications and negotiates terms & conditions.
- Evaluating market trends, proactively suggests innovative solutions and products and uses market research to strategically plan future purchases.
- Produces Analytics reports and maintains accurate records.
- Proactively works with Logistics and supply to achieve best possible procurement agreements.

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.