PURCHASING MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager 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:

• · Evaluate and improve the company’s standard purchasing procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance in the procurement of services and materials.
• · Coordinate purchasing activities with production schedules and inventory requirements; review all company-issued purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
• · Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, pricing, and on-time delivery; adjust the supplier base as needed to meet company goals and drive continuous improvement.
• · Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement of materials into and out of the facility.
• · Plan, organize, and direct departmental activities to support both short- and long-term operational goals; provide ongoing training and development for purchasing personnel.
• · Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping in all purchasing files to maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• · Manage the return process for rejected materials and negotiate rework costs with suppliers when in-house rework is required.

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:

• · Associate’s degree required; additional education or certifications in supply chain or business preferred.
• · 5–7 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with solid general computer skills.
• · Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• · Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external vendors.
• · Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• · Ability to interpret technical documents, including blueprints and specifications.

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: 2SOX1 – Supply Management
• · Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist