Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Operations Manager is responsible for executing day‑to‑day purchasing, inventory, and logistics operations to support vessel and warehouse needs. This role ensures purchase orders are placed accurately and on time, inventory levels are controlled, deliveries align with sailing schedules, and all documentation supports accurate financial reporting. The position works closely with the Director of Purchasing, vendors, shipboard teams, and warehouse operations, and requires frequent travel.

• Create and manage purchase orders based on ship requisitions, adjusting quantities and quality as needed while staying within budget.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure correct delivery timing, location, and specifications for vessels and warehouses.
• Monitor ship ordering volumes and warehouse stock levels against forecasts and budgets; flag risks or variances.
• Manage inventory for ship warehouses and the auxiliary warehouse in Baton Rouge, including hotel‑related items (FF&E, consumables, and durables).
• Oversee logistics and transportation of goods and proactively address changes due to sailing schedule deviations.
• Perform quality and quantity checks upon delivery.
• Ensure all purchasing and inventory documentation supports accurate financial accounting and timely vendor payment.
• Collect and evaluate ship feedback and support product improvements or new product implementation.
• Support the Director of Purchasing with accounting controls, product specifications, and master data maintenance.
• Participate in and lead special projects related to purchasing, logistics, and supply chain improvements.
• Travel up to 50% to ships, warehouses, and vendor locations.

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience using purchasing order systems or warehouse management systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, meaningful reports.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to influence operations and enforce cost control and purchasing best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, work occasional evenings/weekends, and be on‑call when needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Background in food & beverage, hospitality, hotel, cruise, or marine operations.
• Graduate education within the F&B industry.
• Food Handler and Alcohol certifications.
• Experience managing FF&E, hotel consumables, or durable goods.
• Hands‑on warehouse or logistics oversight experience.
• Comfortable working in fast‑changing, operational environments.