Buyer

Looking for a job that requires you to shop till you drop? Look no further than LSG Sky Chefs! As the world's leading provider of on-board products and services, we're looking for a Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer) to help us keep our flights fully stocked.

But this job isn't just about shopping - you'll also get to flex your inventory management muscles, and even show off your leadership skills by supporting other departments.

Now, let's talk about the role of a Buyer at LSG. This person is responsible for sourcing and developing the supply chain of specified categories of goods and services. In simple terms, they're the ones who make sure that the company has everything it needs to keep its customers happy and fed.

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision ELIGIBLE DAY 1!
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, & a variety of voluntary benefits. ELIGIBLE DAY 1!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) including company match
• Free Meals & Parking
• Opportunities for Advancement

How You'll Make a Difference

• Ensure that vendor performance issues are addressed quickly and should problems continue, provide analysis of alternatives, making changes when appropriate
• Identify, assess, and pursue supplier development opportunities based on the expected impact/benefits to LSG.
• Work with Program Management departments to ensure proper items are sourced, and what is being sourced is within the specifications and price parameters of the customer.
• Drive performance that results in year over year cost reductions through the standardization of products and pursuit of best possible commodity/service costs.
• Identify and onboard vendors who meet the required LSG qualifications
• Use knowledge of available products, vendor capabilities, and industry innovation to guide customers toward standardized products
• Model corporate values and participate as required in groups
• Proactively support other departments and functions as the Procurement Specialist
• Display fiscal responsibility in the pursuit of the best cost procurement for the organization
• Regularly exhibits the ability to solve problems and drive issues to closure with appropriate supervision

What you should have for this role

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management preferred
• One to three years of purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or inventory experience required
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work in teams and with customers
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills