Assistant Purchasing and Operation

About the role

A-ROSA, one of Europe's leading providers of premium river cruises, is looking for an Assistant Purchasing and Operation to join its office in Chur, Switzerland, as soon as possible. The role covers day-to-day procurement for the cruise operations and works closely with the nautical and technical departments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement for the cruise operations and purchase materials and services for the nautical and technical operations of all vessels.
• Support internal procurement controlling, maintain master data and contribute to projects.
• Verify incoming invoices, check their accuracy and assign them to the right accounts.
• Handle payment reminders and provide cover for colleagues during annual leave.
• Maintain and update vessel documentation in the fleet management system and monitor vessel certificate expiry dates.
• Support the technical department in recording technical and nautical data such as operating hours and fuel consumption.
• Assist with scheduling technical personnel on board.
• Support the development of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the fleet.
• Travel for business and take part in team meetings.

Required profile

• Commercial or technical vocational training, ideally with a focus on procurement or supply chain management.
• Professional experience in operational procurement, preferably in the maritime industry.
• Strong German and English; French is an advantage.
• Meticulous, structured and responsible, with a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Good IT skills, particularly in MS Office.
• Procurement and invoice processing.

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract.
• An interesting, varied role with office and on-site activities.
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and the freedom to work independently.
• Work from home by agreement with the manager.
• Family and friends discounts.