Description
Summary:
The Buyer plays a key role in optimizing supply continuity, contributing to cost-saving initiatives, and shaping purchasing strategies.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment
2. Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new sourcing opportunities
3. Drive cost savings through product standardization and negotiations
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Job Title: Buyer
Job Locion: Las Vegas-USA-89119
Work Locion Type: On-Site
About us
Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nion’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United Stes. Built on a legacy of operional excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovion, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviion culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.
The Opportunity
The Buyer plays a key role in keeping our operion running smoothly by sourcing and developing a strong, dependable supply chain for assigned cegories of goods and services. At SkyChefs, you’ll be the expert who ensures we have the right products, the right time, and the right cost to support our fast‑paced culinary and operional needs. In this role, you’ll manage vendor relionships, evalue new sourcing opportunities, and collabore closely with internal teams to support menu changes and product updes. You’ll also provide hands‑on tactical procurement support for non‑stregic merials, ensuring the Customer Service Center has everything it needs to deliver exceptional quality and service every day. This position offers the chance to make a real impact optimizing supply continuity, contributing to cost‑saving initiives, and helping shape the purchasing stregies th keep SkyChefs opering the highest level of excellence.
Wh You’ll Get
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid life insurance + additional voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company mch
• Paid vacion, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement to support your growth
• Free meals + free parking
• Access to American Airlines Credit Union
• Real opportunity to grow your career—we promote from within
Wh You’ll Be Doing
Partner with operions and corpore teams to understand sourcing needs and ensure we have the right products the right time.
Manage vendor performance, address issues quickly, and recommend better options when needed.
Identify and onboard high‑quality suppliers who meet LSG Sky Chefs’ standards.
Support menu and product changes by sourcing items th meet customer specificions, quality expections, and pricing targets.
Drive cost savings through product standardizion, smart negotiions, and strong supplier relionships.
Stay up‑to‑de on product trends and vendor capabilities to guide teams toward the best solutions.
Lead by example—supporting cross‑functional teams, demonstring fiscal responsibility, and solving challenges with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
Wh We’re Looking For in a Candide
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role
• Ability to stay organized and make decisions in a fast‑moving environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills, you spot issues early and fix them fast
• Confidence working with vendors and internal teams
• Comfort working with da to make smart choices
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• A degree in Supply Chain or Purchasing is helpful, but not required
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmive Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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