About us LSG Sky Chefs is the world's largest airline catering company. We connect food and people, everywhere. We produce 628 million airline meals a year and have a growing presence in convenience retail operations and food subscription services. We are looking for an Associate Buyer responsible for purchasing materials for the Materials department from suppliers; ensure orders are accurate and complete in a timely manner. 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 Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule Create purchase orders Reconcile purchase order against supplier invoices and what is in system Conduct daily/weekly/monthly inventory using order guides and EOM process Communicate with supplier regarding order and pricing discrepancies Determine product overages/stockouts and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product Responsible for days on hand (DOH) Ensure addresses are up to date in the purchasing system Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management 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 High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One to three years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required SAP MM experience preferred Strong interpersonal/communication skills Must be able to perform in a high stress environment Strong organizational skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft office programs Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Will typically work AM shift with expectations of availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operations require
