Gi Group as a partner of MSC PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS il looking for a LUXURY FOOD & BEVERAGE BUYER Beverage purchasing agreements and to assist the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the best combination of quality, price and delivery ratio. Specifically, it will carry out the following activities: - Identifies and evaluates suppliers, communicates with them in order to achieve the best markets conditions; - SourcesFood & Beverage products for the Luxury vessels - follows company guidelines and indications while liaising with the Food & Beverage purchasing team; - Negotiates luxury Food & Beverage products worldwide and verifies delivery conditions with Logistics department; - Analyses suppliers’ quotations and contract bids, verifies and negotiates contract terms, such as price, quality and delivery conditions; - Managesand builds appropriate relationships with suppliers and develops strategic partnerships and projects; - Keeps up to date with luxury Food & Beverage market trends,proactively suggests innovative solutions and products, and uses market research to strategically plan future purchases; - Prepares reports and maintains accurate records; - Proactively works with Logistics and Warehouse and coordinates delivery operations to the vessels. The ideal applicant meets these requirements: - Previous experience in the role, minimum 5 years; - Experience in the Luxury sector and comprehensive understanding of luxury strategic sourcing and market trends; - Fluent English, any additional language is an advantage; - Good Excel skills, knowledge of procurement e-platforms is an advantage; - Degree in Economics, Gastronomic Sciences, Procurement management, Business management; - Strong ability to analyze and interpret quotation data and logistics options; - Very good negotiating and communication skills; - Abilityto work as part of a team; - Availability to travel. We offer a permanent contract with the company Full time, Monday to Friday Workplace: Genoa lavoro temporaneo, Permanent e Professional Staffing, Ricerca e Selezione, Consulenza HR, Formazione, Outsourcing, supporto alla ricollocazione e attività complementari. Siamo presenti in più di 30 Paesi in Europa, Asia e America con un team di oltre 6000 persone. I valori che ci contraddistinguono: Gi Group S.P.A. è autorizzata ad operare dal Ministero del Lavoro (Aut. Min. 26/11/2004 PROT. 1101 - SG).