LSG Sky Chefs, a part of LSG Group is the world’s leading provider of end-to-end on-board products and services.
Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
- Strategic Support: Supports the Head of Procurement in implementing strategies for material groups that are critical to LSG Sky Chefs' operations.
- Category Ownership: Manages specific sub-categories, ensuring that procurement activities are aligned with LSG Sky Chefs' quality and service standards.
- Strategy Alignment: Responsible for the category strategy, coordinating with technical & commercial teams to align procurement with LSG’s roadmap.
- Comprehensive Management: Oversees the category from sourcing to purchase support, optimizing the supply chain for LSG Sky Chefs' unique catering needs.
- Sourcing Expertise: Leads category teams, applying extensive experience to streamline procurement processes and drive strategic outcomes.
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to Dallas or already be local to the Dallas/Metroplex area.
- Indirect Categories: Professional Services (janitorial, pest control, waste and recycling, indirect materials, chemicals)
- Supplier Partnership and Contract Negotiation: Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to ensure a secure, high-quality supply chain, and negotiate contracts that achieve LSG Sky Chefs’ goals for cost, innovation, and service excellence.
- Strategic Sourcing and Performance Metrics: Develop and manage strategic sourcing plans for key categories, establishing robust KPIs that measure procurement's impact on LSG Sky Chefs’ cost-effectiveness and quality benchmarks.
- Market Analysis and Risk Management: Conduct thorough market analysis to anticipate industry trends and inform strategic sourcing decisions, while also implementing risk management strategies to protect LSG Sky Chefs from supply chain disruptions.
- Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing: Uphold LSG Sky Chefs’ commitment to ethical sourcing by implementing procurement practices that prioritize environmental stewardship and social responsibility, aligning with global sustainability standards.
- Procurement Innovation: Champion the integration of advanced procurement technologies, ensuring that LSG Sky Chefs remains at the cutting edge of operational efficiency and service delivery in the airline catering industry.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business, IT Procurement, Master’s degree or procurement certifications advantageous.
- Experience: Solid procurement background in food service or airline catering, with strategic sourcing and implementation success.
- Industry Insight: Deep knowledge of airline catering supply chains, ethical sourcing, and market trends.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in procurement software, data analysis, and contract management.
- Interpersonal Abilities: Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Attributes: Strategic, agile, ethical, with a commitment to sustainability and quality excellence.