ORIENT EXPRESS 

Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion.  

Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination. Bringing awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury; Orient Express La Dolce Vita, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way; Orient Express Silenseas - the world’s largest sailing ship; and hotels coming to Rome and Venice.  

Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employee journey and growth. 

Reporting Line

The purchaser reports directly to the Procurement Director at Orient Express Silenseas.

Summary

We are seeking a purchaser to buy, coordinate delivery of hospitality goods and needs for the company.

The buyer’s responsibilities include purchasing administrative process (from the RFQ to the invoice payment) for the items required by the ship on the scope he is dedicated to.

He/She guarantees the respect of the Accor & Silenseas policies.

She/he maintains positive relationships with suppliers and all stakeholders of the orders

The buyer coordinates with internal teams regarding their supply needs.

To be successful as a buyer you should:

• Be able to respect process & the company’s policy
• Be attentive to your internal customer’s needs and be rigorous.
• Be able to be smooth but strong enough to impose the procurement policy and process to each stakeholder.
• Discretion on your activity and loyalty to your team are required.

Purchaser’s Job Responsibilities:

• Take in charge needs procurement according to the Silenseas’s purchasing strategies and Proc Director instructions.
• Managing daily purchasing activities and allocating tasks by analyzing and respecting the specifications communicated by the prescriber.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating prices, timelines, conditions terms
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Coordinating with the logistic manager that needs arrive on board.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Studying and preparing consumption in order to propose a contract and optimizing stocks and budgets.

Purchaser Requirements:

• Experience as a buyer or storekeeper.
• Experience in the shipbuilding or cruise industry is a real advantage.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Type of contract : CDI 

Starting date : As soon as possible