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. 

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