Purchasing Coordinator

dnata is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator at JFK Airport

Pay rate $23.00/hr. 

* Weekly pay, 401K, paid time off, paid training and company uniforms *

We are “Reconnecting a Better World” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata.

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 129 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.

Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for managing purchase orders from initial preparation to final submission, will verify receipts for ordered items and coordinate payments with Accounts Payable team. Responsible for ensuring compliance with established company policy and standards. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.

• Engage and establish business relationship with dnata USA’s nationwide vendors to supply services and materials required for GSE maintenance including, spare parts, consumables, etc.
• Contact vendors for Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Quote (RFQ).
• Prepare, monitor approvals, submit and expedite purchase orders until receipt of services or items ordered.
• Review and replenish inventory of uniforms, PPE, pantry items, operational supplies, etc. as required.
• Schedule deliveries for stock items.
• Collaborate with suppliers to recommend substitute items for fast-selling inventory.
• Ensure receiving transactions in soft systems are taking place as soon as services and items are physically received.
• Collaborate and support 3-way matching process in coordination with relevant stakeholders and Accounts Payable.
• Continuously monitor status of our main vendor accounts to ensure the accounts are up to date.
• Maintain accurate and easily accessible files.
• Provide sound advice regarding scheduling, inventory planning and other control information based on your own collection, analysis and summarization of data and trends.
• Performs a variety of specialized administrative support functions that require a thorough knowledge of the terminology, procedures and practices for their functional area, with a significant degree of independence and accountability for results.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements (including FAA regulations) and dnata policy and procedures
• Based at JFK station.  

• Developed documentation skills
• Experience with inventory management
• Customer service experience preferred
• Proficient Computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience with purchasing parts, and ordering