Senior Buyer
THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY•Hudson, MA
•$65,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Buyer to support the procurement of mission-critical defense components for U.S. and allied defense customers. The role works in a collaborative and innovative environment and contributes to the company’s mission of providing specialized, dependable defense components and systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
- Experience with ERP and planning software.
- Skill 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 ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in defense/aerospace manufacturing or government contract environments is preferred.
- Relevant military experience, including Army MOS 92A, Navy NEC LS, Air Force AFSC 2S0X1, or similar.
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.
- Use 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a 4% match on 5% deferrals.
- Up to five weeks of PTO.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Employer-provided paid family/medical leave.
- Generous health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Safety shoes and glasses reimbursements.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
