Buyer - Technical

HX; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HX is seeking a Buyer - Technical to manage procurement for marine and technical categories, plus SG&A as needed. The role covers multi-port supply chains to vessels across Americas and Europe, collaborating with Operations Leadership to align with operational needs.

The role requires expedition/cruise ops experience, English fluency, and a proactive, analytical mindset. Travel internationally will be part of the role, and a hybrid work arrangement is supported.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Experience in expedition/cruise ops with multiple ports of call.
• Ability to balance cost, quality and service.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for marine/technical and SG&A categories.
• Conduct sourcing, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Create and process POs from vessel requisitions.
• Monitor procurement trends in assigned regions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure supply continuity.

Skills

English fluency

Expedition/cruise ops

Multi-port logistics

Indirect procurement (SG&A)

Commercial acumen

MS Office

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Travel internationally

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

TM Master ERP

Job description

The 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

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, PowerPoint, 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.