Purchasing Manager
Company: The Entwistle Company
Job Ref: # 3560484
Date Posted: 2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Hudson, MA
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
Description
Go to end ⇓Purchasing Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate, standardize, and improve purchasing procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
- Align purchasing activities with production schedules, inventory requirements, and operational priorities.
- Review and approve purchase orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
- Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, and on-time delivery; adjust the supplier base as needed.
- Develop and implement policies governing the inbound and outbound flow of materials.
- Lead and develop purchasing staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audits and regulatory requirements.
- Manage rejected material returns and negotiate rework, replacement, or cost recovery with suppliers.
Must-Have Skills and Experience
- Associate’s degree required; additional education in supply chain, business, or operations preferred.
- 5–7 years of purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience interpreting technical documents such as blueprints and specifications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Background in supplier development or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Who You Are
- An organized, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in operational environments.
- Comfortable balancing short-term production needs with long-term supply strategy.
- Collaborative and capable of building strong vendor and internal relationships.
- Accountable, data-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
Our Mission & Values
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 (based on experience)
- Schedule: 5x8 or 4x10
- Benefits:
- 401(k) with 4% match on 5% deferrals
- Up to 5 weeks PTO
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid family and medical leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Safety shoe and eyewear reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events
Military Experience Welcome
- Army MOS: 92Y – Unit Supply Specialist
- Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
- Air Force AFSC: 2SOX1 – Supply Management
- Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist






























