Buyer

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Associate 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:

• Update pricing and terms of sale on all vendor documentation.

• Negotiate price and delivery with suppliers

• Verify price and delivery terms of purchases in collaboration with accounts payable

• Help review vendor statements and reports for discrepancies; escalate issues as needed.

• Perform expediting and late delivery tracking as needed.

• Create and manage all purchasing transactions independently.

• Assist with data entry and account maintenance in the ERP system.

• Respond to routine vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.

• Use purchasing software systems to process transactions and generate simple reports.

• Prepare vouchers for non-inventory-related expenses, service contracts, and credit memos under supervision.

• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain department

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 1+ years of purchasing or planning experience preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); intermediate computer skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Above average math and quantitative analysis skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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: 92Y - Unit Supply Specialist

• Navy NEC: LS - Logistics Specialist

• Air Force AFSC: 2S0X1 - Supply Management

• Marine Corps MOS: 3043 - Supply Administration & Operations Specialist

Salary Description


55,000-65,000