Buyer Job at LSG Sky Chefs, Portland, OR

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  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer 
Job Location: Portland-USA-97218 
Work Location Type: On-Site 
Salary Range: $16.96 - 25.76  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 three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025 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.

Position Summary

As a Buyer at LSG Sky Chefs, you are the driving force behind sourcing and building a reliable supply chain for essential goods and services. This role goes beyond purchasing—it’s about partnering with Customer Service Centers and cross-functional teams to anticipate needs, secure the best products, and ensure smooth operations. You’ll negotiate with vendors, resolve performance issues, and identify opportunities to standardize products and reduce costs year over year. Acting as a procurement expert, you’ll onboard qualified suppliers, leverage industry innovations, and guide stakeholders toward smart, cost-effective solutions. With a focus on collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and problem-solving, you’ll play a key role in shaping efficient processes and delivering exceptional value to both LSG and its customers.

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 the company.
  • 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 the best possible commodity/service costs.
  • Identify and onboard vendors who meet the required company 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 We Look For in a Candidate

• One to three years of purchasing or related field experience
• Bachelor's 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.

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