Senior Buyer

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses Reimbursements

Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

The Entwistle Company in Colorado is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic procurement for defense components, ensuring compliant supplier selection and cost-effective sourcing to support DoD programs.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, read engineering drawings, and leverage ERP, Excel, and Power BI to forecast needs and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 5 years of government contracting, manufacturing, or engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS with defense/aerospace exposure.
• Proficient with ERP, MS Office including Project; ability to analyze data.
• Experience with EOQ planning and earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent time management, detail-oriented, and capable of cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Select suppliers, obtain pricing and delivery information; negotiate terms.
• Ensure supplier compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer clauses.
• Apply quality standards in supplier evaluation.
• Create purchase orders and expedite to ensure on-time delivery.
• Use ERP and Excel to analyze purchasing trends and forecast.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Conduct supplier audits and report KPI data as directed.
• Recommend new suppliers and participate in onboarding.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery and order accuracy.
• Perform other procurement duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

FAR/DFARS

ERP

Excel

Power BI

MS Project

EOQ planning

Earned Value Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

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