Purchasing Coordinator II; Food & Beverage

Position: Purchasing Coordinator II (Food & Beverage)
Location: Brisbane

Overview

dnata catering U.S. is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator (Food & Beverage) to join our Brisbane, CA team supporting the San Francisco International airport. 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.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $25.00 to $30.00 hourly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including FREE Medical, Dental & Vision
• Complimentary Daily Meals:
  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Why Join dnata Catering?

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Be part of a mission to deliver on the promises our customers make, guided by safety, respect, teamwork, and innovation.
• Career Growth & Recognition:
  Structured development programs, mentorship, and our Najm recognition platform that celebrates performance and service excellence.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative, people-first environment where your voice matters and your future is supported.

Accepting applications until: October 30th, 2025

You Will

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the purchase of key ingredients.
• 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 ensure 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.

Nonessential Functions

• Other duties as assigned by management.

You Have

Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related purchasing & sourcing experience

Qualifications

• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Preferred customer service experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with purchasing parts and ordering.
• Preferred experience in food and beverage (food manufacturing or inflight catering).

Intellectual/Social Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details, following instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes. It requires consistent attendance and punctuality and the ability to meet productivity standards.

Physical Demands

Regularly stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; may stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Observes safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Work Environment

The essential functions are performed indoors; the noise level can range from minimal to loud.

dnata Competencies

• Delivering
• Drive
• Open to opportunity
• Business thinking
• Collaborate
• Engaging others
• Provide direction
• Developing talent

dnata Catering’s Core Values

• Safety
• Performance-Driven
• Respect
• Service Excellence
• Delighting Customers
• Imagination

What This Means For You

Joining dnata Catering means being part of a people-first culture that values respect, quality, and innovation. Our teams work together to deliver outstanding culinary experiences, solve problems proactively, and continuously improve to serve our airline customers worldwide.

Diversity Matters

We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace. We’re committed to nurturing talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone and support employee resource groups to champion diversity and inclusion.

Notice Regarding Background Checks in California

Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report for employment purposes. You have the right to request a copy of any report and a summary of rights, and to inspect your file maintained by the reporting agency as provided by law.

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