Purchasing Coordinator

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Full‑time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including medical, dental & vision.

Complimentary Daily Meals: FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift.

To be the world’s most admired air and travel provider.

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• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

As a Purchasing Coordinator (Food & Beverage) at dnata Catering, your primary responsibility is to prepare and expedite purchase orders, monitor approvals, and ensure proper receipt of services or items ordered. You will review inventory, schedule deliveries, ensure correct materials for the kitchen, maintain accurate files, advise on scheduling and inventory planning, and provide specialized administrative support.

• 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.
• 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.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

High School Diploma with 3 years of related purchasing & sourcing experience.

• 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).

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi‑task under time limits and must maintain constant attention to detail. The position requires constant attendance, punctuality, and the ability to follow complex instructions. The employee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must observe safety and security procedures and report unsafe conditions.

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. Noise level can range from minimal to loud.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. We welcome everyone and are committed to nurturing talent with mentoring, volunteer, and professional development opportunities. Employee resource groups champion diversity and inclusion at dnata.

• California:
  Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report. Applicants have the right to request a copy of any report obtained.
• New York:
  In accordance with Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law, background checks will only be conducted as permitted by law.
• Massachusetts:
  Pursuant to the Massachusetts Consumer Reporting Act and CORI statute, dnata Catering may obtain a consumer report or criminal offender record. Applicants may request a copy of any report obtained.
• New Jersey:
  In accordance with the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law.
• Texas:
  Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Texas law. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations.
• Tennessee:
  Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee law. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations.