Sr. Coordinator Materials Job Details

Posting Start Date: 10/9/26

Job Title: Sr. Coordinator Materials
Job Location: Santa Ana-USA-92626
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $18.32 - 25.00 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

Support the operation behind every successful flight.

Our Santa Ana facility, located near John Wayne Airport, is looking for a Buyer who can balance analytical thinking with operational execution. In this role, you'll manage purchasing and inventory activities that ensure the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand and operational goals.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll leverage forecasts, inventory data, and business trends to make informed purchasing decisions, resolve supply challenges, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can adapt to the changing needs of a 24/7 operation supporting airline customers.

Benefits begin on Day 1, and schedule flexibility is important, as our operation supports customers across varying flight schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Main Accountabilities

Price special charters/functions and participate in Food Cost problem solving.
•   Develop solutions and tracking for Food Cost issues.
•   Order product based on supplier, airline, or product type.
•   Determine quantity to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, and supplier delivery schedule and lead-time.
•   Perform physical inventory on product lines prior to ordering.
•   Source new items through suppliers and add new items to purchasing system.
•   Handle order discrepancies by communicating with supplier.
•   Conduct End of Month physical inventory.
•   Determine and communicate product overages or shortages and develop a strategy to address.
•   Ability to read and analyze forecast reports accurately and timely.
•   Maintain address system in the purchasing system.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•   Previous purchasing/buyer experience, 3+ years of experience
•   SAP MM experience strongly preferred
•   Solid analytical, critical thinking, with good attention to detail.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•   Flexible with a high degree of integrity.
•   Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows applications

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