Onsite Cruise Ship Purchasing & Provisions Coordinator

American Cruise Lines; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines in Guilford, CT is seeking a responsible Purchasing Coordinator to manage scheduling and ordering provisions for our US-based cruise ships. This onsite role requires ensuring timely deliveries, clear communication with shipboard crews, and adherence to delivery windows and quality requirements.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with culinary and hotel teams to maintain budgets and smooth procurement operations, including processing

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Problem resolution and quick thinking to find a fix.
• Must be able to commute to Guilford, CT.
• Food background preferred.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule weekly orders for assigned vessels and ensure deadlines are met.
• Process orders as scheduled.
• Act as liaison between onboard crew and vendors to resolve product and/or delivery issues.
• Work closely with culinary and hotel teams on ordering procedures.
• Assist each ship with maintaining budgetary guidelines.
• Process invoices.

Skills

Purchasing

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Organizational skills

Vendor liaison

Purchasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Cruise Lines in Guilford, CT is seeking a responsible Purchasing Coordinator to manage scheduling and ordering provisions for our US-based cruise ships. This onsite role requires ensuring timely deliveries, clear communication with shipboard crews, and adherence to delivery windows and quality requirements.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with culinary and hotel teams to maintain budgets and smooth procurement operations, including processing