Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Job Location: Las Vegas-USA-89119
Work Location Type: On-Site

About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nations leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation 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 at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job its an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join Americas first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights. The Opportunity

The Buyer plays a key role in keeping our operation running smoothly by sourcing and developing a strong, dependable supply chain for assigned categories of goods and services. At SkyChefs, youll be the expert who ensures we have the right products, at the right time, and at the right cost to support our fastpaced culinary and operational needs. In this role, youll manage vendor relationships, evaluate new sourcing opportunities, and collaborate closely with internal teams to support menu changes and product updates. Youll also provide handson tactical procurement support for nonstrategic materials, 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 costsaving initiatives, and helping shape the purchasing strategies that keep SkyChefs operating at the highest level of excellence.

What Youll Get

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Paid life insurance + additional voluntary benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, 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 careerwe promote from within

What Youll Be Doing

• Partner with operations and corporate teams to understand sourcing needs and ensure we have the right products at the right time.
• Manage vendor performance, address issues quickly, and recommend better options when needed.
• Identify and onboard highquality suppliers who meet LSG Sky Chefs standards.
• Support menu and product changes by sourcing items that meet customer specifications, quality expectations, and pricing targets.
• Drive cost savings through product standardization, smart negotiations, and strong supplier relationships.
• Stay uptodate on product trends and vendor capabilities to guide teams toward the best solutions.
• Lead by examplesupporting crossfunctional teams, demonstrating fiscal responsibility, and solving challenges with a proactive, solutionsfocused approach.
  

What Were Looking For in a Candidate

13 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role
Ability to stay organized and make decisions in a fastmoving environment
Strong problemsolving skills, you spot issues early and fix them fast
Confidence working with vendors and internal teams
Comfort working with data 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 Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.