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We are A-ROSA

A-ROSA is one of Europe’s leading providers of premium river cruises. On the Danube, Douro, Rhône/Saône, Rhine/Main/Moselle and Seine, our cruises combine visits to vibrant cities with beautiful natural scenery. More than 1,000 employees on board our 15 ships and on land bring the unique A-ROSA Flow to life.

At A-ROSA, we trust you to take responsibility and be part of a team where respect matters. We are committed to making good things even better and turning ideas into real progress. This gives you the chance to help shape A-ROSA.

Your Responsibilities

Focus on Nautical & Technical Operations

Are you familiar with the maritime procurement market and eager to take our purchasing operations to the next level? At A-ROSA, you will combine strategic sourcing with operational procurement for our river cruise fleet. Your goal: competitive purchasing conditions, reliable supply chains, and strong, long-term supplier partnerships.

  • Strategically develop and optimize maritime procurement in close collaboration with the Nautical, Technical, and Finance departments.
  • Analyze purchasing volumes and supplier structures, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through demand consolidation, standardization, and framework agreements.
  • Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers while expanding alternative sourcing options.
  • Manage tender processes, compare quotations, and negotiate prices and contracts, considering quality, availability, and total cost of ownership.
  • Coordinate and oversee key operational procurement activities for our fleet, including technical equipment, spare parts, and services.
  • Improve procurement processes and ensure transparency regarding costs, contracts, and achieved savings.
  • Depending on your experience, take responsibility for selected strategic procurement activities related to hotel operations on board.

Your Benefits

  • An interesting and varied role.
  • A diverse range of activities, both in the office and on location.
  • A permanent employment contract.
  • Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and the freedom to work independently.
  • Opportunities to work from home by agreement with your manager.
  • A friendly working environment within a highly motivated and experienced team.
  • Responsibility from day one.
  • Attractive Family & Friends discounts.

Your Profile

  • Completed vocational training or a degree in a commercial or technical field, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of procurement experience in the maritime industry, ideally within inland navigation or the cruise sector.
  • Strong knowledge of the maritime market and industry, supported by an established network of maritime suppliers and service providers.
  • Proven experience in both strategic sourcing and operational procurement, including successful negotiations and cost optimization.
  • Solid technical understanding, strong analytical skills, and an independent, hands-on, results-oriented approach.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and onboard management.
  • Proficiency in Excel and procurement systems, very good German and good English language skills, as well as willingness to travel occasionally.