Luxury Food

Gi Group as a partner of MSC PROCUREMENT &
LOGISTICS il looking for a
LUXURY FOOD &
BEVERAGE BUYER
Beverage purchasing agreements and to assist the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the best combination of quality, price and delivery ratio.

**Specifically, it will carry out the following activities**:

- Identifies and evaluates suppliers, communicates with them in order to achieve the best markets conditions;
- SourcesFood &
Beverage products for the Luxury vessels - follows company guidelines and indications while liaising with the Food &
Beverage purchasing team;
- Negotiates luxury Food &
Beverage products worldwide and verifies delivery conditions with Logistics department;
- Analyses suppliers’ quotations and contract bids, verifies and negotiates contract terms, such as price, quality and delivery conditions;
- Managesand builds appropriate relationships with suppliers and develops strategic partnerships and projects;
- Keeps up to date with luxury Food &
Beverage market trends,proactively suggests innovative solutions and products, and uses market research to strategically plan future purchases;
- Prepares reports and maintains accurate records;
- Proactively works with Logistics and Warehouse and coordinates delivery operations to the vessels.

**The ideal applicant meets these requirements**:

- Previous experience in the role, minimum 5 years;
- Experience in the Luxury sector and comprehensive understanding of luxury 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;
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret quotation data and logistics options;
- Very good negotiating and communication skills;
- Abilityto work as part of a team;
- Availability to travel.

We offer a permanent contract with the company
Full time, Monday to Friday

**Workplace**:
Genoa
lavoro temporaneo, Permanent e Professional Staffing, Ricerca e Selezione, Consulenza HR, Formazione, Outsourcing, supporto alla ricollocazione e attività complementari. Siamo presenti in più di 30 Paesi in Europa, Asia e America con un team di oltre 6000 persone. I valori che ci contraddistinguono:
Gi Group S.P.A. è autorizzata ad operare dal Ministero del Lavoro (Aut. Min. 26/11/2004 PROT. 1101 - SG).