Purchaser
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 5, 2026. dynamicaviation scores B on the Alion truth index.
Purpose: The Purchaser provides support to the Procurement department by researching and sourcing parts and material requested by internal customers.
Company Benefits and Perks:
Pay $17.78 - $22.78 per hour. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
Full time position - Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Comprehensive Benefits offered
Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA/FSA
Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Wellness Program
Responsibilities:
Place orders for parts in a timely fashion and complete all associated reporting
Work successfully with a diverse group of employees both inside and outside Logistics
Read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research purposes
Perform parts research utilizing ATA, IMPS, etc.
Demonstrate proficiency with all relevant aspects of Pentagon software suite
Act as primary contact with vendors; develop vendor relationships
Assist in development of sourcing agreements to control costs
Analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information
Maintains effective internal and external working relationships
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED required, some college preferred
Documented proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
Proven ability to learn complex software products quickly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven keyboarding skills for efficient entry of data, etc.
Ability to read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research
Working knowledge of maintenance activities, parts, tools, etc.
Knowledge of aviation terms and activities extremely helpful
Hands-on experience with industrial purchasing software systems extremely helpful