Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer

LSG Sky Chefs•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the sourcing and developing the supply chain of specified categories of goods and services. Additionally, the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer provides ongoing tactical procurement support for product line changes of non-strategic materials as required by SkyChefs Customer Service Centers.

Requirements

One to three years purchasing or related field experience required
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain management preferred
Working knowledge of SAP or ARIBA preferred

Responsibilities

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 SkyChefs.
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 SkyChefs qualifications
Use knowledge of available products, vendor capabilities, and industry innovation to guide customers towards 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 best cost procurement for the organization
Regularly exhibits the ability to solve problems and drive issue to closure with appropriate supervision