Purchasing Coordinator

DNATA US Inflight Catering • Inwood, NY

2d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Coordinator (Food & Beverage) at dnata Catering, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and expedite purchase orders and monitor approvals until receipt of services or items ordered. Additionally, you will review and replenish inventory of various items, schedule deliveries, and ensure correct materials are requisitioned to the kitchen. Your role will also involve maintaining accurate files, providing advice on scheduling and inventory planning, and performing specialized administrative support functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 3 years of related purchasing & sourcing experience
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with purchasing parts and ordering.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred customer service experience.
• Preferred experience in food and beverage (food manufacturing or inflight catering)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor approvals, submit, and expedite purchase orders.
• Implement necessary systems and procedures to ensure effective product cost control.
• Review and replenish inventory of uniforms, PPE, pantry items, and operational supplies.
• Schedule deliveries for stock items.
• Monitor and control cost to insure the budgeted food costs are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers on delivery of key products.
• Ensure receiving transactions are recorded in soft systems promptly.
• Research, track, and resolve accounting problems.
• Support the 3-way matching process in coordination with stakeholders and Accounts Payable.
• Continuously monitor the status of main vendor accounts.
• Maintain accurate and easily accessible files.
• Provide advice on scheduling, inventory planning and control, based on data analysis.
• Perform specialized administrative support functions.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements and dnata policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift
• Mentoring opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED