Purchasing Manager, F&B, Hotel & Retail

Purchasing Manager, F&B, Hotel & Retail – Luxury Mega Yacht

The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth. At The World we are one team, we are always passionate and caring and we support one another in mutual respect.

We believe in our mission and drive for continuous improvement by challenging each other to be better and by measuring and benchmarking against the best. We take ownership and hold ourselves accountable. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.

The Purchasing Manager for F&B, Hotel & Retail serves as the intermediary among the ship, suppliers, and logistics partners, overseeing procurement processes for Food & Beverage and Hotel supplies. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, analyzing bids, ensuring product quality and timely delivery, and monitoring supplier performance. Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and a focus on continuous improvement are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure timely submission of scheduled master orders from the ship.
• Receive, review, and submit purchase orders (PO), master orders (MO), requests for quotation (RFQs), etc.
• Coordinate with suppliers and freight forwarders for timely confirmation, invoicing, and delivery of purchase orders.
• Ensure completeness of orders before shipping and receipt of invoices 24 hours prior to shipping.
• Perform checks between PO and invoice accuracy before shipping.
• Provide container shipment details promptly and address discrepancies with Hotel Stores Manager.
• Analyze, monitor, and negotiate prices for local purchases.
• Maintain a database of feedback on local supplier performance and product quality.
• Support last-minute ship requests and maintain updated supplier contact details.
• Engage in continuous improvement of supply chain processes, efficiency, and cost-conscious planning to support positive financial outcomes.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in related Food & Beverage supply chain field
• C.P.M. Certification preferred
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel/Microsoft and e-mail functionalities
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Intermediate to advanced negotiations skills
• Ability to present effectively in front of groups

At The World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.

Please note that all candidates must complete an online employment application before being considered for any open position. Interviews will only be arranged after receipt and review of such online application and are ‘by appointment only’. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a representative of the Human Resources Team.