Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $23.00 - 27.83 per hour

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. Role Purpose Statement

You will be responsible assisting other Buyers, purchasing produce, frozen items, etc., as well as checking inventory and ensuring expired items are accounted for.

Main Accountabilities

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
Leadership
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
Open availability, weekends and holidays as operations require

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

One to three years purchasing or related field experience required
Bachelors 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
Must have a valid current drivers license

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.