Experience

MSC Cruises

• Switzerland
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Buyer

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  Grocery Buyer for MSC cruise fleet. Category management, strategic sourcing and market analysis.Vendor scouting, management and performance reviews. Deep market research to support and implement strategic procurement directions and innovative supply chain solutions.Tender calendar management based on product seasonality and implementation of strategic bidding tools to better achieve goals assigned.Constant contact and collaboration with Operation department, corporate chefs and all involved parties in order to better identify ship needs in relations to market opportunities.Strong negotiation skills, numerical and analytical ability.



Silversea Cruises

• Monaco
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Dept

  • Feb 2016 - 2019

  Responsible of handling all the process from the ship’s requests to the delivery on/b of all the food, beverage and hotel’s orders. Issuing purchase orders and sourcing items from local suppliers when needed, coordinating the logistic to achieve effective deliveries on/b the ship at the minimum feasible cost. Constant contact with suppliers and the on-board team in order to maintain the highest possible standard of service Direct relation with suppliers, freight forwarders and ship crew



V.Group

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Buyer

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  I have acquired experience in the supply chain business by a day to day relations with suppliers and crews and by managing all the steps of the purchasing process. Qualified in handing requisitions and orders, dealing with suppliers, managing the logistics by coordinating effective and efficient deliveries of ship spares and stores. Ensure that vessels are supplied in due time and at minimum achievable cost. Maintaining contacts with vessel’s crew, suppliers, agents and freight forwarders.