The Purchasing Coordinator is an entry level position at American Cruise Lines and will be responsible for scheduling and placing food, beverage and paper goods orders for our US based cruise ships. The role is also responsible for following through the entire delivery process to ensure vendors are meeting delivery windows and quality requirements. The Purchasing Coordinator will be in constant communication with shipboard crew to ensure order deadlines are met as well and to resolve delivery issues. Attention to details and organization is a must.

Responsibilities

• Schedule weekly orders for assigned vessels and ensure deadlines are met
• Process orders as due
• Act as liaison between onboard crew and vendors to resolve product and/or delivery issues
• Work closely with culinary and hotel teams to find replacements as needed
• Assist each ship maintain budgetary guidelines
• Process invoices

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Organizational skills are a must
• Problem resolution and thinking quickly to find a fix is imperative
• Previous purchasing experience preferred
• Food background preferred, not required
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise company and operates the newest fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships around the country. Our people make the difference. We recognize that our employees have made, and will keep us America's leading river cruise specialist.

Our philosophy for success is simple; hire talented people then provide training, support systems and motivation so you will thrive. Long established and deeply experienced in cruise travel, American Cruise Lines has been honored with multiple awards from across the industry.