Junior Purchasing
- Recruiter:
- Viking
- Category:
- Land Based Jobs
- Positions:
- Operations & Logistics, Marine, Technical & Engineering
- Published:
- January 16, 2026
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and offers destination-focused cruises on oceans, rivers and lakes worldwide. Designed for experienced travellers with an interest in science, history, culture and cuisine, chairman Torstein Hagen often says that Viking offers experiences for the thinking person\u00AE.
Viking has received more than 450 awards to date, including being named No. 1 for rivers, No. 1 for oceans and No. 1 for expeditions by Cond\u00E9 Nast Traveller in the 2023 and 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Viking was also voted number one in its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received the same accolades from both publications at the same time.
Viking offers a fast-growing and dynamic working environment and flexible working hours. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Germany or are in possession of a valid work permit.
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OBJECTIVE OF THIS ROLE
As a Junior Purchasing within the Technical Operations River (TOR), you will support Maintenance & Repair Operations for Viking\u2019s fleet of 80+ river ships. Reporting to the Manager Purchasing, you will collaborate with technical department leadership, logistics teams, vendors and key stakeholders to ensure timely availability of spare parts and technical materials, adherence to quality and compliance with negotiated contracts and financial targets. This position is based in Cologne and includes occasional business travel to suppliers, and operational hubs in Europe.
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\u00A0KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support procurement activities for technical spare parts and consumables required for \u00A0\u00A0
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- Assist in supplier selection and contract preparation in line with evolving requirements
- Monitor ship orders and warehouse stock levels, reporting deviations promptly
- Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships
- Coordinate with logistics and technical teams to guarantee smooth end-to-end supply
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- Conduct ad-hoc purchasing analyses to support decision-making and cost control
- Contribute to purchasing strategy development
- Maintain and update Viking\u2019s Purchasing System (ERP) with accurate item, pricing, and \u00A0
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS
\u00A0Education and professional experience
- Degree in business administration, engineering, or equivalent experience
- Initial work experience through internships or student roles
- Strong interest in building a career in Supply Chain Management
- Basic understanding of technical spare parts and components used in marine operations
- Knowledge of customs clearance and dangerous goods documentation (preferred)
- Strong communication skills English and German
- Experience\u00A0with data analytics tools or AI-enabled purchasing solutions (advantageous)
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Soft skills and others
- Customer oriented, pro-active, enthusiastic and flexible with interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with a can-do and open mindset
- Analytical skills, comfortable in a dynamic environment
- Ability to effectively challenge and tactfully influence stakeholders
- Fluency in English and German is essential
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WE OFFER:
- An interesting and varied role in a modern working environment, as well as other benefits (such as annual company outings, free drinks, job bike, health days, further training, language courses, employer contribution to the company pension scheme (BAV), Wellpass, etc. Option for hybrid working)
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We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date. Start with us and take on challenging tasks in a skilled and highly motivated team.
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Convince us with your commitment and personality and send your application \u2013 preferably by e-mail to:
Viking Technical GmbH, Personalabteilung, Industriepark 17, 56291 Wiebelsheim
E-Mail: hr.wbl@viking.com
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Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Viking
THE VIKING STORY
More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.
Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world.
JOIN THE VIKING FAMILY
If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.
Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.