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Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Job Location: Phoenix-USA-85040 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $15.27 - 23.19 per hour Position Summary The Purchasing Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations by ensuring a reliable supply chain for specific categories of goods and services. You will ensure that we have the right products available at the right time, and at the right cost. Your responsibilities will include managing vendor relationships, evaluating new sourcing opportunities, and closely collaborating with internal teams to address menu changes and product updates. You'll provide tactical procurement support for non-strategic materials, ensuring our Customer Service Center has what it needs to maintain exceptional quality and service daily. This role offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to supply chain continuity, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic purchasing decisions, helping us uphold the highest standards of excellence. You'll Love Working Here Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, & a range of voluntary benefits Tuition Reimbursement Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay 401(k) plan with company match Free Meals & Parking Opportunities for Career Advancement You'll Be Doing Collaborate with operations and corporate teams to understand sourcing needs Manage vendor performance and promptly address issues Identify and onboard high-quality suppliers that meet our standards Support menu and product changes by sourcing items aligned with customer specifications and pricing Drive cost savings through product standardization and effective negotiations Stay updated on product trends to guide teams towards optimal solutions Demonstrate leadership by supporting cross-functional teams and solving problems proactively We're Looking For 1 to 3 years of experience in purchasing or a related field Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management preferred Familiarity with SAP is a plus Able to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment Excellent team collaboration and customer interaction skills Strong analytical abilities to evaluate data effectively LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and affirmative action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia