Senior Buyer

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Disability

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Entwistle Company seeks a Senior Buyer to build a long-term career in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your work directly impacting national and global security.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, pricing, contract flow-down, ERP-driven forecasting, and reading engineering drawings to ensure accurate purchasing. The role offers strong growth in a defense-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent 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; experience with ERP and planning software required.
• Skilled in project scheduling, EOQ, and earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

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 for on-time delivery.
• Utilize ERP and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables) to analyze purchasing trends and support forecasting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Conduct supplier audits and generate balanced scorecard reports as directed by 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.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Quality compliance

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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

1. 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.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. 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% 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