Company Description Mandarin Cruise Line operates The Grand Mandarin and The Royal Mandarin, two Nile cruise ships that set a distinct standard for river cruising between Luxor and Aswan. The company is known for disciplined design, precise operations, and a seamless level of service that emphasizes consistency and clarity. Every element on board is carefully planned and executed to create an environment where details are deliberately defined rather than casually added. Team members join a culture that values exacting standards, thoughtful guest experiences, and strong operational control. This setting offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a refined and well-structured hospitality experience.
Role Description The Purchasing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for Mandarin Cruise Line’s vessels and shore operations. Day-to-day tasks include identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, and ensuring timely availability of food and beverage items, hotel supplies, technical spare parts, and other operational materials. The role involves planning and monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with operations, finance, and logistics teams, and maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation. The Purchasing Manager also oversees vendor performance, ensures compliance with company policies and relevant regulations, and seeks cost-saving and quality improvement opportunities. This position requires close collaboration with shipboard and shore-based teams to support consistent service and smooth cruise operations.
Qualifications
Strong procurement and supply chain skills, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and inventory planning. Experience with cost control, budgeting, and financial analysis related to purchasing and materials management. Knowledge of hospitality or cruise industry operations, particularly in food and beverage, housekeeping, and technical supplies, is highly beneficial. Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools to manage orders, stock levels, and supplier information. Excellent communication, relationship management, and collaboration skills for working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, service-focused environment. Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make data-informed decisions, and maintain high ethical standards in procurement processes. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in purchasing or logistics are an advantage. Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable for effective local supplier communication.