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SalaryReporting to F&B Procurement Manager, The F&B Procurement Assistant is responsible for supporting the Purchasing and Sourcing team for the F&B categories for MSC Cruises vessels based in North America, including private island. She\/He will work in conjunction with MSC Global F&B Category Lead.
- Experience in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
- Preferably 2-4 years of background in F&B Procurement or supply chain.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency strongly preferred; ERP system familiarity is a plus.
- Experience in heavy\/industrial manufacturing setting is a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Ability and flexibility to efficiently conduct analytical problem-solving
- Improvement of service level provided to internal stakeholders, leading to better guest satisfaction
- Optimization of operating expenses and F&B category budget\/PPD compliance
- Identification and removal of waste in the supply chain and implement cost reduction initiatives
- Support F&B categories sourcing processes through assisting the development, preparation, and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) across F&B categories
- Support bidding planning, execution, and awards process
- Collect samples from suppliers including specifications, necessary for the creation of RFQs and bid lists.
- Connect with suppliers to ensure on-time response, data accuracy, and resolution of issues related to quality, shortages, and pricing.
- Extract detailed analysis summaries for cost comparison and supplier selection recommendations.
- Maintenance of local template revision and MMS\/CRUNCHTIME codes in collaboration with the purchasing agents \/ buyers.
- Support the category-specific market research, uses insights to provide supplier market intelligence, and realize identified savings opportunities.
- Assist sourcing, contracting, and supply management activities for F&B categories through a defined sourcing methodology (RFx)
- Support the calculation of the total cost of ownership (TCO) and sourcing initiatives.
- Assist F&B Procurement team with management of day-to-day supplier relationships.
- Work closely with F&B Procurement team to implement category sourcing strategies.
- Work with internal business stakeholders to obtain input and requirements for sourcing activities and ensure adherence to established procedures.VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
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.
