Procurement Specialist

LSG Sky Chefs•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing and developing the supply chain for specified categories of goods and services. The role also provides ongoing tactical procurement support for product-line changes involving non-strategic materials as required by Lufthansa Services Group (LSG) Customer Service Centers. The specialist collaborates with Customer Service Centers and corporate disciplines to identify sourcing needs, determine how to fulfill them, and monitor effectiveness. They address vendor performance issues, assess supplier development opportunities, ensure sourced items meet customer specifications and price parameters, and pursue year-over-year cost reductions through product standardization and competitive costs. The role also identifies and onboards qualified vendors and uses knowledge of products, supplier capabilities, and industry innovation to guide customers toward standardized products. The position models corporate values, supports other departments, exercises fiscal responsibility, and resolves problems through to closure with appropriate supervision.

Requirements

One to three years of purchasing or related-field experience.
Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively in teams and with customers.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Customer Service Centers and corporate disciplines to determine current and future sourcing needs, coordinate fulfillment, and monitor ongoing effectiveness.
Address vendor performance issues promptly and analyze alternatives or make changes when problems continue.
Identify, assess, and pursue supplier development opportunities based on their expected impact and benefits to LSG.
Work with Program Management departments to ensure sourced items meet customer specifications and price parameters.
Drive year-over-year cost reductions through product standardization and pursuit of the best possible commodity and service costs.
Identify and onboard vendors that meet required LSG qualifications.
Use knowledge of available products, vendor capabilities, and industry innovation to guide customers toward standardized products.
Model corporate values and participate in groups as required.
Proactively support other departments and functions as the Procurement Specialist.
Exercise fiscal responsibility in pursuing best-cost procurement for the organization.
Solve problems and drive issues to closure with appropriate supervision.