Assistant Purchasing and Operation (all genders)

We are A-ROSA

A-ROSA is one of Europe’s leading providers of premium river cruises. On the Danube, Douro, Rhône/Saône, Rhine/Main/Moselle and Seine, our cruises combine visits to vibrant cities with beautiful natural scenery. More than 1,000 employees on board our 15 ships and on land bring the unique A-ROSA Flow to life.

At A-ROSA, we trust you to take responsibility and be part of a team where respect matters. We are committed to making good things even better and turning ideas into real progress. This gives you the chance to help shape A-ROSA.

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for an Assistant Purchasing and Operation to join our office in Chur, Switzerland, as soon as possible.

• Manage day-to-day procurement for our cruise operations.
• Purchase materials and services for the nautical and technical operations of all vessels.
• Support internal procurement controlling, maintain master data and contribute to projects.
• Verify incoming invoices, check their accuracy and assign them to the appropriate accounts.
• Handle payment reminders and provide cover for colleagues during annual leave.
• Maintain and update vessel documentation in the fleet management system.
• Monitor vessel certificate expiry dates and support the technical department in recording technical and nautical data, such as operating hours and fuel consumption.
• Assist with scheduling technical personnel on board.
• Support the further development of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and the continued implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the fleet.

Additional Responsibilities

• Be willing to travel for business.
• Work closely with the nautical and technical departments, participate in team meetings and act responsibly in line with the company’s objectives and values.

Your Benefits

• An interesting and varied role.
• A diverse range of activities, both in the office and on location.
• A permanent employment contract.
• Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and the freedom to work independently.
• Opportunities to work from home by agreement with your manager.
• A friendly working environment within a highly motivated and experienced team.
• Responsibility from day one.
• Attractive Family & Friends discounts.

Your Profile

• Completed commercial or technical vocational training, ideally with a focus on procurement or supply chain management.
• Professional experience in operational procurement, preferably in the maritime industry.
• Strong communication skills in German and English; French language skills would be an advantage.
• Good IT skills, particularly in MS Office.
• A meticulous and structured approach to work, combined with a strong sense of responsibility.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to work closely with different departments.