Cuxhaven TOTI5133
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08-Sep-2026

Purchasing and Technical Coordinator

Deutsche Fischfang Union (DFFU), Germany's oldest fishing company, is seeking a French-speaking Purchasing and Technical Coordinator (m/f/d) to join its Technical Department in Cuxhaven, Germany.

Position Overview

In this role, you will act as the key link between DFFU's French office and the German head office, communicating with engineers and vessels and preparing orders together with the superintendents of the Technical Department.

Company description

Deutsche Fischfang-Union (DFFU), located in Cuxhaven, is the oldest fishing company in Germany, with a history of more than 100 years. Alda Seafood owns 100% of the shares in DFFU. 

Core Responsibilities

  • Act as the coordinating link between our French office and the German office in Cuxhaven. 

  • Communicate with engineers and vessels on technical and operational matters. 

  • Prepare orders in coordination with the superintendents of the Technical Department

Additional Duties

  • Support the day-to-day flow of information between French-speaking contacts and the German technical team. 

  • Follow up on orders, deliveries, and supplier communication. 

  • Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Technical Department

  • Assist with translation/interpretation between French and German/English-speaking parties as needed. 

Required Qualifications

  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken); German is an advantage. 

  • Strong communication and coordination skills, comfortable liaising across departments and cultures. 

  • Organized, proactive approach to managing orders and follow-ups. 

  • Previous experience in a similar coordination/purchasing role is advantageous. 

  • Technical background or affinity with maritime/technical operations is advantageous but not required. 

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