sea chefs is a leading international partner to cruise lines and tour operators in the cruise industry and operates as a full-service hospitality management provider. We provide a comprehensive range of services for our clients. This includes, among other things, hotel, food and beverage, spa, and crew management aboard ocean-going and river cruise ships in the premium, luxury, and expedition segments.
While approximately 16,000 crew members are serving on cruise ships worldwide, we employ over 220 staff members at our locations in Switzerland, Germany, Malta, France, and Cyprus. They are responsible for areas such as administration, crewing, operations, procurement, recruiting, and corporate management, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
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Your Job
As a (Junior) Procurement Buyer (w⁠/⁠m⁠/⁠d) at sea chefs, you can expect a varied range of responsibilities in international procurement with a direct focus on the cruise industry.
You will be responsible for the operational supply of “our” cruise ships in the hospitality and food service sectors, and your efforts will help ensure that everything runs smoothly on board.
Your main responsibilities will include, among other things:
- Operational Purchasing and Logistics: Supplying the cruise ships under your care (river and/or ocean-going) with food & beverage as well as other hotel and non-food products—in close collaboration with team leaders and onboard staff
- Order and Invoice Management: Monitoring and placing ship orders, reviewing invoices, and managing purchasing controls
- Quality assurance: Monitoring and ensuring product and service quality
- Cross-functional projects: Supporting projects and initiatives in procurement and logistics
- Supporting the further development of procurement processes and systems ( including CrunchTime, Oracle Fusion, and Excel tools)—including interface management, data analysis, and reporting
Your Course & Your Talents
What you bring to the table:
- Business training or a comparable background—ideally with experience in purchasing, logistics, or the maritime sector
- Practical experience in F&B purchasing and/or procurement; experience aboard cruise ships is a plus
- Interest in digital procurement processes, strong understanding of system-supported workflows
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; initial experience with ERP or inventory management systems is a plus
- Analytical thinking, business acumen, and a structured, self-directed work style
- Team spirit, strong communication skills, assertiveness, and a passion for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure, reliability, integrity, and professional demeanor
- Good written and spoken German and English skills
- A valid work permit for Germany (e.g., EU citizenship, Blue Card, or other residence permit with work authorization) is required
Why sea chefs?
Here’s what you can expect from our onshore team:
- An international work environment
- Good career advancement opportunities
- Continuing education & training
- Central city location
- Public transportation allowance
- Team and company events
- Flexible workdays available
- Company Bike
- Pluxee prepaid card
- RE:CHARGE Lounge
Do you have any questions about this job or our application process?
Our recruiting team is happy to assist you:
Françoise Wegener
fw@seachefs.com
+49 40 3037 4130
We look forward to receiving your application—regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.