Junior Buyer

Role Purpose Statement

Responsible for the sourcing and developing the supply chain of specified categories of goods and services. Additionally, the Buyer provides ongoing tactical procurement support for product line changes of non-strategic materials as required by Lufthansa Services Group (LSG) Customer Service Centers.

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 LSG
• 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 LSG 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
• Bachelor 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