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 To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. 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% deferralsPTO – Up to 5 weeksEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-term and Long-term DisabilityEmployer provided Paid Family/Medical LeaveGenerous Health Insurance CoverageDental Insurance AND Vision InsuranceSafety Shoes & Glasses reimbursementsEmployee Appreciation EventsCompetitive pay based on experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5 years of relevant experience in government contracting, manufacturing, or engineering environmentsStrong knowledge of FAR/DFARS with demonstrated application in regulated or defense/aerospace settingsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project; experience with ERP and planning software requiredSkilled in project scheduling, economic order quantity planning, and earned value management (EVM)Excellent time management, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilitiesStrong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teamsExperience in defense/aerospace manufacturing or government contract environments preferredAble 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 SpecialistNavy NEC: LS – Logistics SpecialistAir Force AFSC: 2S0X1 – Material Management Specialist