Buyer- Airline Catering/Food Production - HOURLY position

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest providers of airline catering and hospitality services, recognized for its innovation and exceptional reputation in the industry. Awarded "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024, the company operates across North and Latin America, delivering outstanding culinary experiences and superior service to various airline clients. With a strong commitment to excellence, LSG Sky Chefs enhances the travel experience of passengers by ensuring high-quality catering and hospitality solutions are met consistently. Their talented workforce plays a crucial role in upholding the company's dynamic approach, making it an industry leader known for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role of Buyer Coordinator is a critical part of LSG Sky Chefs' airline catering operations based at the Houston, Texas Customer Service Center. This hourly position, offering a competitive salary range of $20.00 to $23.25 per hour, requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional to manage procurement activities related to food production and catering supplies. The Buyer Coordinator works on-site in a fast-paced environment servicing multiple airlines and charter flights, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain for designated goods and services. Operating within a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime, this role demands flexibility to accommodate non-traditional work hours including weekends, aligning with operational variation and demand.

The Buyer Coordinator is responsible for sourcing, coordinating, and purchasing materials essential to airline catering services, monitoring inventory levels closely to prevent shortages and delays. This role includes collaborating with interdisciplinary teams such as culinary, transportation, and production to meet sourcing needs accurately and promptly. Duties also involve tracking product changes, evaluating supplier performance, onboarding vendors, and maintaining procurement data within SAP and other proprietary systems. A significant part of the role includes using analytical tools like Excel to monitor purchasing trends, track order statuses, and provide insightful reporting to support inventory planning and operations. The position demands excellent organizational and communication skills to act as a liaison between departments, ensuring smooth and responsive procurement processes that support operational efficiency.

Candidates suitable for this position typically have at least one year of purchasing or related experience, preferably in fast-paced operations or production facilities. A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory. Key skills include proficiency in Excel and experience or familiarity with SAP or ERP systems, alongside agility in learning proprietary software systems. The successful candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and analytical skills for evaluating data and supplier performance. LSG Sky Chefs prioritizes continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork, making this role vital for sustaining operational excellence and cost-effective supply chain solutions. This position also supports the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer focused on women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.