Buyer

Job Title: Buyer  Job Location: Las Vegas-USA-89119  Work Location Type: On-Site  Salary Range: $14.25 - 21.65  per hour    About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America. Role Purpose Statement Responsible for the sourcing and developing the supply chain of specified categories of goods and services.  Additionally, the Buyer provides ongoing tactical procurement support for product line changes of non-strategic materials as required by Lufthansa Services Group (LSG) Customer Service Centers. Main Accountabilities     Work in collaboration with the Customer Service Centers and other corporate disciplines to determine current and future sourcing needs, coordinate the best method for fulfilling those needs and monitor ongoing effectiveness     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 towards standardized products Leadership     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 best cost procurement for the organization     Regularly exhibits the ability to solve problems and drive issue to closure with appropriate supervision   Knowledge, Skills and Experience One to three years purchasing or related field experience required Bachelor Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain management preferred Working knowledge of SAP 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 LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Created: 2024-11-01