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Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific and the third largest cruise operator in the world, is a global cruise brand with a combined fleet of 20 ships with over 32,000 lower berths in service, cruising to destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and Bermuda under the Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line brands.

Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide. Headquartered in Hong Kong, offices and representatives have been set up in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, the UK and the USA. For more information on Star Cruises and NCL, please visit www.starcruises.com and www.ncl.com

Assistant Vice President – Technical Purchasing & Logistics

Job Responsibilities :

- To lead & maintain the procurement management operating system of Technical Purchasing and Logistics & Warehouse department including setting procurement goals, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), developing innovative & ongoing cost reduction strategies and ensuring all SC Policy & Procedures are complied with.
- Review of Purchasing Agreement related to all form of purchases and services
- Ensure corrective actions are taken on incidences that deviate from targets and standards.
- Lead Cost Savings Task Teams and other saving initiatives for continuous improvement on cost management.
- Adhere the department policies and procedures comprising all purchasing activities
- Ensure proper checks and balances to minimize abuse, fraud and incidences in SC policies and procedures.
- Manage sourcing activities and supplier base effectively in line with new market penetration, relocation exercises, economic factors and market trends, etc.
- Participate in evaluation of purchasing departmental policies and procedures, proposals, negotiations and make recommendations to the Purchasing Committee on the selection of suppliers and contract awards.
- Analyze the business needs & users’ requirements and offer potentially better options available to all users.
- Conduct site visit with users to evaluate suppliers’ creditability standing, hygiene and product recommendations.
- Manage Technical Purchasing and Logistics & Warehouse resources and allocate budget based on existing financial reporting and control.

Job Requirements :
- Degree holder or possess a professional Marine Engineer or Deck Officer Certificate of Competency with sea going experience.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Purchasing in the Marine field.
- Associate with a Professional Body.
- Good leadership, management and analytical skills.
- Able to plan, organise, implement and control various programmes for improvements.

Interested applicants may apply online or write to the following address giving full resume stating work experience and expected salary with recent passport-size photograph (n.r).

Human Resources - Recruitment
Star Cruise Administrative Services Sdn Bhd
(Co. No. 387793-P)
21st Floor Wisma Genting,
28 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Email: career@starcruises.com