Engineering Purchasing Assistant

American Cruise Lines; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Assistant in Salisbury, MD to schedule and order provisions for our U.S. based cruise ships. You will coordinate with vendors, track delivery timelines, and ensure on-time fulfillment while maintaining budget adherence.

In this role you will communicate with shipboard staff to resolve issues, process invoices, and support procurement processes in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proven problem-solving ability and capacity to respond quickly to issues.
• Previous experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to commute daily to Salisbury, MD.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and process weekly supply orders for assigned vessels, ensuring on-time fulfillment.
• Coordinate closely with vendors to confirm product availability, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between onboard staff and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve any order or delivery issues.
• Monitor and help maintain budget adherence for each vessel’s purchasing activities.
• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Salisbury, MD

Job Id:8470

# of Openings:1

Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant at American Cruise Lines is an entry level buying position in a fast-growing company, who will be responsible for scheduling and ordering provisions/supplies for our U.S. based cruise ships. The role is responsible for following through the entire ordering and delivery process to ensure vendors are meeting delivery windows and quality requirements. The Purchasing Assistant will be in constant communication with shipboard crew to ensure order deadlines are met and to resolve any delivery issues. Attention to detail and organization is a must.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and process weekly supply orders for assigned vessels, ensuring on-time fulfillment.
• Coordinate closely with vendors to confirm product availability, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between onboard staff and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve any order or delivery issues.
• Monitor and help maintain budget adherence for each vessel’s purchasing activities.
• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and promptly.

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proven problem-solving ability and capacity to respond quickly to unexpected issues.
• Previous experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to commute daily to our Salisbury, MD office.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people make the difference. We are proud to operate the newest and most innovative fleet in the country and are recognized as America’s leading river cruise specialist. Our success is rooted in hiring talented individuals and giving them the tools, training, and support to grow and thrive. Join a team that’s redefining U.S. cruise travel — and be part of a company honored with multiple industry awards and built on a strong foundation of excellence and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.