Buyer - Line MX

About the role

You own the end-to-end parts flow for specific line stations ensuring the right materials are where they need to be, exactly when they are needed. You translate aircraft technical requirements into precise procurement actions while balancing cost, speed, and reliability. You act as the central nervous system for material availability, connecting engineering needs with vendor capabilities and internal finance constraints. You manage a portfolio of aircraft tails, monitoring inventory health and driving continuous improvements in stock accuracy and service levels. You are the primary escalation point for material related issues that could impact aircraft dispatch and turnaround times. You safeguard company assets by enforcing strict documentation controls and compliance with aviation procedures. You analyze complex data to optimize stock strategies and reduce unnecessary capital tied up in inventory. You build trusted partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to streamline the flow of critical components.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Track the aircraft assigned to each station by tail number and assure inventory effective to those tails / sub-fleets is maintained.
• Perform an interactive parts assessment to see the effectivity of requested part on specific AC via Airbusworld, TSM/AMM/Engineering Order review.
• Procure parts and materials for specific Line Maintenance and Allegiant Stations.
• Respond to parts requests received via Electronic Parts Request (EPR) in a timely fashion.
• Notify requestor of parts request with a receipt acknowledgement.
• Review requests for accuracy, clarity, and completeness (special attention should be paid to primary/alternate part numbers, aircraft effectively, required documentation and deadlines).
• Procure parts in the manner that is most beneficial to Allegiant Air.
• Conduct inventory analysis and complete transfer of available stock, expedite from repair vendor, execute a loan/borrow agreement, or submit RFQ for purchase or core exchange from vendor.
• When a part must be purchased, submit RFQ using AeroXchange, ILS, or PartsBase then contact vendors to expedite results.
• Upon receipt of vendor quotations, analyze cost, tag age, part condition, and lead time.
• Select quotation that is the most efficient and cost-effective for meeting Allegiant operational deadlines.
• Generate inventory purchase orders. Perform logistical analysis to determine most appropriate method of shipment.
• Analyze requests for comail (company mail) transfer opportunities, FedEx, freight, or courier movements to make the optimal decision in shipping priorities.
• Send transfer directive to station or vendor sending part; specify co-mail instructions, shipping information, or courier anticipated arrival times along with any special packaging or documentation needs.
• Communicate with requestor and Maintenance Control the part status, PO numbers and expected arrival times of parts.
• Coordinate with Repair Analyst to meet parts request needs through expedited repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain Part Status documentation Record transaction data on Parts Status spreadsheet. Update spreadsheet entries as actions are taken and verify current status prior to each day's morning maintenance meeting.
• Monitor parts movements from shipping through delivery and receipt. Assure that parts are properly received and pass inspection using AIS procedures and in accordance with the GMM.
• Provide parts and shipping costs to Buyers for each aircraft at each base to which they are assigned.
• In partnership with the Maintenance Control Manager, develop and maintain rapport and effective communication with the on-site managers of the assigned line stations.
• Monitor MIN/MAX levels of parts at assigned stations; generate purchase orders as necessary to maintain stock at or above MIN level.
• Perform Beyond Economic Repair declared Rotable asset replenishment activity by proactively performing a competitive sourcing activity in Aeroxchange or ILS platform.
• Track actual part usage versus anticipated; take corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of the parts vendor base, particularly with regard to accurate pricing, current lead times, and capability.
• Support the continuous improvement agenda by identifying and implementing process enhancements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Utilize analytics to forecast demand and reduce obsolete stock while ensuring high service levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex inventory discrepancies and root cause issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on key performance metrics including stockout rates, order cycle time, and inventory turns.

Requirements

• 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 is required.
• Degree must be in an Aviation-specific program, Finance, Data Science or Analytics, Engineering or Business discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year of 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.
• Strong intellect and aptitude desired, along with ability to manage multiple and varied activities.
• Good effective communication skills and an ability to prioritize and effectively problem solve.

Nice to have

• 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.

Practical notes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Hours: Full-Time

Travel: None

Visa: Not applicable

Deadlines: None