Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing Clerk at DO & CO AG

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Buyer to join our growing Des Plaines team.

• $21.63 hourly
• Full‑time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Daily complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Organization dedicated to fostering innovation, cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas, and leveraging an impeccable standard of hospitality
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. Our three business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels—offer gourmet entertainment worldwide. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine classics, develop unknowns, grow constantly, and exceed expectations.

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly orders; evaluate and facilitate approval on all purchase orders; and coordinate with receivers and buyer(s) to ensure delivery accuracy.
• Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation; maintain appropriate inventory levels; input delivery reports (CCP) and register received goods in Navison; and monitor quality of filed CCP1, correcting receivers when needed.
• Monitor supplier performance—on‑time deliveries, meeting company quality and specifications; follow up on open POs and clear void POs from the ERP system; and conduct monthly inventory count.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety; and perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Assesses critical needs and prioritizes urgent responsibilities.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Team leader qualities and outstanding communication skills.
• Dedication and attention to detail with regards to customer service.
• Solution seeker and effective decision maker.
• Hands‑on to ensure all flights are dispatched on time.
• Ability to manage quickly to overcome deficiencies in the purchasing department.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.
• Flexibility for different shifts—night, weekends, holidays.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within the food and beverage industry.
• Proficient computer skills (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams—no matter race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and make you. That is what makes our team so special.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality

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