Strategic Procurement Buyer – Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA); Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match and cash

Excellent health benefits from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

Partial remote opportunities after six

Job summary

Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) seeks a seasoned Buyer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The role supports procurement through policy-compliant requisitions, vendor management, and contract records. You will coordinate with staff and pilots to ensure timely, accurate purchasing and data handling.

Local travel is 2–5%. The organization offers extensive benefits and highlights a strong equal opportunity culture. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in business math and/or accounting strongly preferred; high school diploma required; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of experience as a professional buyer and/or purchasing agent required; four (4) or more years strongly preferred.
• Experience with software related to purchasing, inventory tracking, and workflow preferred.
• Prior purchasing experience with proven expertise preferred and may be substituted for some of the above at management discretion.
• Strong business math and accurate data entry skills required.
• Accounting and budget preparation experience a plus.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective and professional interaction with vendors, pilot members, and employees.
• Strong time management skills; able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.
• Strong research skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, including the ability to resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and improve services in response to changing department and Association needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve online requisitions to ensure they meet Association policies and criteria.
• Collaborate with staff and pilots from all parts of the Association to ensure quality and timely procurements.
• Identify, select, and maintain vendor contacts to monitor and control product price and quality.
• Review invoices related to purchase orders.
• Assist in resolving any issues, questions, or disputes that may arise during the procurement process.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information, utilizing the Association's procurement software and systems.
• Recommend improvements to existing purchasing policies and procedures.
• Serve as procurement SME for Finance and IT development and implementation projects and programs.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Time management

Research skills

Detail oriented

Education

Two years of college with emphasis in business math and/or accounting; high school diploma required

Two years of buyer/purchasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) seeks a seasoned Buyer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The role supports procurement through policy-compliant requisitions, vendor management, and contract records. You will coordinate with staff and pilots to ensure timely, accurate purchasing and data handling.

Local travel is 2–5%. The organization offers extensive benefits and highlights a strong equal opportunity culture. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.