Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

American Cruise Lines is a rapidly growing, nationwide company that is seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator based in our corporate office in Guilford, CT. The Purchasing Coordinator at American Cruise Lines is an onsite position that will be responsible for scheduling and ordering provisions for our US based cruise ships. The role is responsible for following through the entire ordering and 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 and to resolve any delivery issues. Attention to detail and organization is a must. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule weekly orders for assigned vessels and ensure deadlines are met.
• Process orders as scheduled.
• Act as liaison between onboard crew and vendors to resolve product and/or delivery issues.
• Work closely with culinary and hotel teams on ordering procedures.
• Assist each ship with maintaining 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.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be able to commute to the home office in Guilford, CT