Head of Commercial & Procurement (m/f/d)

Hamburg

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Nordic Cruise Management manages expedition cruise ships worldwide. To strengthen our team, we are seeking a Head of Commercial & Procurement (m/f/d) who, in addition to having overall responsibility for technical procurement, will further develop the company’s commercial processes and serve as the central point of contact between Procurement, Accounting, Technical Management, and Executive Management.

Your Responsibilities:

Technical and organizational management of technical procurement
Implementation and continuous optimization of modern procurement and sourcing software
Responsibility for price, contract, and framework agreement negotiations with international suppliers
Establishment and further development of an efficient supplier network
Optimizing the interfaces between Purchasing, Accounting, and Technical Management
Ensuring efficient invoice verification and approval processes
Supporting executive management in budget planning, cost control, and liquidity planning
Analyzing purchasing metrics and developing measures for sustainable cost reduction
Managing tenders and technically complex procurement processes
Providing commercial support for new construction, renovation, and shipyard projects

Your profile

A successfully completed degree in economics or comparable business training
Several years of leadership experience in technical procurement, ideally in the maritime industry
In-depth knowledge of procurement, contract management, cost control, and business processes
Experience in implementing or optimizing ERP, procurement, or procure-to-pay systems
Entrepreneurial mindset and a high degree of initiative
Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft 365
Business-level proficiency in German and English

Why us?

Competitive compensation and long-term career opportunities
The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the digital transformation and professionalization of our business processes
International projects in the fields of expedition cruising and new ship construction
Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes

About us

At Nordic, we thrive on our funding principle of staying adaptive and dynamic. By embracing an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, we consistently strive to remain at the forefront of our industry. We believe in the growth and development of our employees, providing a multitude of career advancement prospects. This ensures that each team member has the chance to flourish within our adaptive and dynamic work environment. At Nordic, we celebrate a culture of continuous learning and innovation, fueling our collective progress and setting us apart of our fellow competitors.

Our company culture is characterized by flat hierarchies, open door policies, and a welcoming atmosphere, where we operate with flexibility, openness, and a strong sense of responsibility. Collaboration and teamwork are deeply anchored in our values, as we believe that by working together across departments, we can achieve seamless workflows and successfully pursue our business model, leading to continuous growth.

Join Nordic and become part of our thriving team, where your talents will be valued, nurtured, and rewarded as you embark on a fulfilling journey with us!