Purchasing Clerk - Airline Catering

Posting Start Date: 5/27/26


Job Title: Purchasing Clerk - Airline Catering
Job Location: Dulles-USA-20166
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $16.29 - 25.45 per hour


About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America's first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

The Purchasing Clerk supports the efficient and cost-effective operation of the storeroom by ensuring timely procurement of goods and supplies in accordance with company standards and operational needs. This role is responsible for processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating with vendors to secure quality products at competitive prices. The Purchasing Clerk plays a critical role in supporting on-time delivery of airline catering services by ensuring the storeroom is well-stocked and compliant with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Main Accountabilities
• Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule
• Place PO in SAP based on inventory balance and usage
• Maintain SAP BOM's aligned with product recipes
• Assist with month end inventory process, counting, entering inventory counts in SAP
• Communicate with supplier regarding order discrepancies
• Determine product overages/shortfalls and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product
• Conduct daily manual counts / inventory
• Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a high volume environment
• Strong organizational skills
• knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2-5 years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required
• SAP MM experience preferred

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.