Viking (NYSE : VIK) was founded in 1997 and offers destination-focused cruises on oceans, rivers and lakes worldwide. Designed for experienced travellers with an interest in science, history, culture and cuisine, chairman Torstein Hagen often says that Viking offers experiences for the thinking person®.
Viking has received more than 450 awards to date, including being named No. 1 for rivers, No. 1 for oceans and No. 1 for expeditions by Condé Nast Traveller in the 2023 and 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Viking was also voted number one in its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received the same accolades from both publications at the same time.
Viking offers a fast-growing and dynamic working environment and flexible working hours. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Germany or are in possession of a valid work permit.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Manager Purchasing within the Technical Operations River (TOR you will lead procurement strategy and governance for our fleet of 80+ river ships. Reporting to the Director of Technical Supply Chain & Planning, you set procurement strategy and governance for the river fleet, oversee vendor partnerships, cost optimization, and risk management. You manage the technical purchasing team of six, ensure audit-ready compliance and represent technical purchasing in cross-functional forums. The position is based in Cologne and includes occasional business travel to suppliers and operational hubs in Europe.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Governance
Vendor & Risk Management
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Education and professional experience
Must-have :
5+ years in purchasing or supply chain with leadership responsibility, ideally in technical environments
Preferred :
Soft skills and others
Analytical, adaptable, and proactive in dynamic environment
HOW TO APPLY
Viking Technical GmbH, Personalabteilung, Industriepark 17, 56291 Wiebelsheim
E-Mail : hr.wbl@viking.com
Senior Manager Purchasing • Cologne, Germany