Allegiant · 4 hours ago
Buyer
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expAllegiant is a national air carrier seeking a Buyer to ensure the availability of parts and materials for aircraft maintenance at assigned line stations. The role involves sourcing, procuring, and managing inventory while balancing quality and cost-effectiveness, along with presenting reports to upper management as necessary.
AerospaceLeisureTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Source and procure parts and materials for Line Maintenance and Heavy Check requests
Part requests should be evaluated for accuracy, clarity, and completeness (special attention should be paid to primary/alternate part numbers, aircraft effectivity, required documentation and deadlines), and responded to in a timely fashion
Procure parts in the manner that is most beneficial to Allegiant. Conduct inventory analysis and initiate transfer of available stock, expedite from repair vendor, execution of a loan/borrow agreement, or submit RFQ for purchase or core exchange from vendor
Submit RFQs using sourcing programs such as Aeroxchange, ILS, or PartsBase to gather quotations in accordance with SOX guidelines, then contact vendors to expedite results
Upon receipt of vendor quotations, analyze cost, repair tag details, part condition, and lead time
Select the quotation that is the most efficient and cost-effective for meeting Allegiant operational deadlines
Generate inventory purchase orders
Perform logistics analysis to determine the most appropriate method of shipment
Requests should be analyzed for comail transfer opportunities, FedEx, freight, international, or courier movements
Send transfer directive to a station or vendor sending a part; specify shipping information, anticipated arrival times along with any special packaging or documentation needs
Communicate part status, PO numbers and expected arrival times of parts to the requestor
Maintain Part Status documentation
Record transaction data in a MS Access database
Update database entries as actions are taken and verify current status
Manage open orders to ensure they are received into stock within agreed time frame
Ensure components that are on order are tracked and updates are made to the database in a timely manner
Expedite open orders as appropriate to support company stocking positions
Follow-up on open orders to ensure a smooth flow through the purchasing process
Manage procurement of aircraft material for Allegiant. Gather pricing for upcoming projects including supplier information and part number clarification
Manage and coach vendor performance to ensure the company is getting the highest quality service at the least cost
Measure Vendor performance: help develop key performance indicators, monitor stock availability, delivery, paperwork, warranty issues, responsiveness, bad from stock, etc
Identify performance gaps, work with Suppliers to determine root causes and develop and implement effective solutions. Follow-up on implementation plans to ensure compliance and positive results
Negotiate contracts and agreements that are beneficial to the company. Develop and maintain business relationships with suppliers used by Allegiant and cultivate new opportunities for procurement and savings
Identify operational trends and cost drivers, measure quality and calculate yields. Develop relevant financial and operational metrics for decision making and monitoring of key performance indicators
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered
Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986
Must pass a Criminal Background Check
Bachelor's Degree
In an Aviation-specific program, Finance, Data Science or Analytics, Engineering or Business discipline will be accepted in lieu of the minimum experience requirement
Minimum of two (2) years related experience as a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement Agent, Commodity Analyst, Repair Analyst, etc
Applicable experience repairing off-wing components and understanding of commercial requirements will also be considered
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
Occasional travel is required
Preferred
Familiarity with engineering, finance, accounting and statistics is desirable
Aircraft Systems and AIS Knowledge desired
Ability to develop and process analytic information
Ability to work under pressure in a Team environment
Benefits
Profit Sharing
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Sick time
Company
Allegiant
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$890M2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $144M
2023-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $196M
2022-08-10Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
Gregory Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Neal
President
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase