Buyer - Technical in London

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier engagement, and purchase order execution in support of vessel operations.
• Conduct sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations for assigned spend categories.
• Create and process purchase orders (POs) from requisitions generated by vessels.
• Monitor procurement trends and market conditions in assigned regions.
• Align procurement activities with Marine and Technical operational needs.
• Manage indirect categories (SG&A), balancing quality, service, risk, and cost as needed.
• Oversee logistics considerations related to multi-port deliveries and vessel supply chains.
• Support project owners with procurement input on accountability, timelines, and deliverables.
• Make procurement recommendations and decisions within delegated authority.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships across relevant regions, ensuring continuity of supply, service quality, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational procurement objectives.
• Utilize ERP systems (TM Master) and Microsoft Office tools for procurement processes and reporting.
• Travel internationally to support suppliers, operations, and vessel port calls.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Thinks sustainably and brings this mindset to their team and partners.
• Champions the HX Spirits
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Buyer - Technical is responsible for managing procurement activities across marine and technical categories, as well as indirect spend (SG&A) as needed.

The role requires experience in expedition or cruise operations, particularly and understanding of multi-port supply chains where goods must be sourced, transported, and delivered to vessels across various locations.

Close collaboration with Operations Leadership, including Marine and Technical functions, is critical to ensure procurement supports operational requirements effectively.

This position is part of the procurement team, with primary focus on suppliers and provisional port calls in the Americas and Europe.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier engagement, and purchase order execution in support of vessel operations.
• Conduct sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations for assigned spend categories.
• Create and process purchase orders (POs) from requisitions generated by vessels.
• Monitor procurement trends and market conditions in assigned regions.
• Align procurement activities with Marine and Technical operational needs.
• Manage indirect categories (SG&A), balancing quality, service, risk, and cost as needed.
• Oversee logistics considerations related to multi-port deliveries and vessel supply chains.
• Support project owners with procurement input on accountability, timelines, and deliverables.
• Make procurement recommendations and decisions within delegated authority.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships across relevant regions, ensuring continuity of supply, service quality, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational procurement objectives.
• Utilize ERP systems (TM Master) and Microsoft Office tools for procurement processes and reporting.
• Travel internationally to support suppliers, operations, and vessel port calls.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Thinks sustainably and brings this mindset to their team and partners.
• Champions the HX Spirits

Skills & Requirements

Requirements

• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience in expedition or cruise operations with multiple ports of call.
• Operational mindset to understand vessel operations, multi-port logistics, and supply chain continuity.
• Experience in indirect procurement (SG&A) beneficial, but not required.
• Commercially capable with experience balancing cost, quality, and service.
• Comfortable learning new software and systems.
• Strong analytical skills with both numerical and qualitative data.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multi-national organisation with a global guest mix.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Power Point, Word, and Excel.
• Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies
• Ownership & Accountability - takes responsibility for actions, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement - builds strong relationships with colleagues including operations leadership, vessel teams, and suppliers.
• Problem-Solving Orientation - addresses challenges with pragmatic solutions.
• Adaptability & Resilience - remains effective under pressure and in changing circumstances.
• Negotiation & Influence - secures favourable outcomes while maintaining constructive relationships.
• Integrity & Professionalism - acts ethically, upholds company values, and builds trust.
• Safety and Compliance minded for yourself and others.
• Excited to work in a hybrid work environment to leverage time in person with colleagues across the business.
• Passionate about inclusion and belonging. You take pride in bringing people and different perspectives together to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Approach work with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy to minimize mistakes.
• Great Place to Work
• Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
• 'Can-Do' Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
• Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
• Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
• Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.

About The Company

Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector.

From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet.

We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.

For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.

We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves.

We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships.

Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.

Our ambition is strong and lofty - we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world.

But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.

As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive.

We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success.

This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land.

From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.

One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.

Single-use plastic ban Hurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.

Hybrid Explorer ships HX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.

Beach cleanups HX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.

HX Expedition Foundation Our HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX’s Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.