Senior Buyer

Description

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Buyer to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense
, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select suppliers and obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information; negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contract flow-down requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and customer-specific clauses.
• Apply quality management standards in supplier selection and performance evaluation.
• Create and issue purchase orders based on the master production schedule; expedite orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and Power BI) to analyze purchasing trends and support forecasting.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Conduct supplier audits and generate balanced scorecard reports as directed by the Purchasing Manager.
• Recommend new suppliers based on company needs and participate in onboarding assessments.
• Track and report departmental KPIs such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and compliance metrics.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Competitive pay based on experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in government contracting, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS with demonstrated application in regulated or defense/aerospace settings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project; experience with ERP and planning software required
• Skilled in project scheduling, economic order quantity planning, and earned value management (EVM)
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Experience in defense/aerospace manufacturing or government contract environments preferred
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 92A – Automated Logistical Specialist
• Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
• Air Force AFSC: 2S0X1 – Material Management Specialist