Buyer/Planner

Company: Altra Industrial Motion Corporate
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Picture yourself at Thomson. For more than 75 years, Thomson has been a leader in the mechanical motion technology industry, designing, manufacturing, and marketing products highlighted by globally trusted brand names and innovative technologies. At the core of our success has always been smart, creative, and determined people, coming together from diverse backgrounds with tremendous experience and unique abilities. Today, this rings true more than ever for our 1,700+ employees at facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. We offer a diverse and collaborative work environment that provides opportunities for our associates to succeed at work, at home, and within our communities. The Thomson culture is characterized by ambitious goal setting, continuous improvement, and opportunities for team and individual achievement. We are committed to your career growth by coaching, developing, and building the confidence of those that aspire to a higher level of professional challenge. We invite you to explore the opportunity of advancing your career with Thomson. For more information about us, visit

Summary The buyer position will procure inventory, outside processing and MRO items as needed. The buyer will also negotiate Purchase Orders and Contracts with Suppliers as necessary. In addition, the buyer will perform analysis on freight and spend, and execute a sourcing strategy for cost savings or to solidify the Supply Chain, and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely creation of purchase orders daily using MRP
• Quick response time regarding issue resolution and shop floor needs
• Act as the liaison between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing
• Follow up and expedite purchase orders
• Responsible for supplier on-time-delivery
• New supplier development through analysis of value-added services
• Travel to current and perspective suppliers for auditing purposes
• Heavy involvement with supplier issue resolution
• Track YOY cost reductions, drive sourcing efforts for assigned commodities
• Planning inventory of purchased items to organizational requirements
• Implementation of lean supply chain techniques (VMI, Kanban, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy of receiving transactions
• Reconcile three-way match between PO, Invoice, Receipt
• Analysis of multiple quotations
• Analysis of freight costs
• Other projects as assigned Education and Experience Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technical Discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 2-5 years experience procurement in a quick turn environment. Manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Specific Skills: Ability to read basic blueprints, sourcing/cost savings experience, effective negotiation skills, highly organized with experience in a high transaction procurement environment, ability to interact with all facets of management.
  • Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: APICS certification preferredPhysical Demand and Work Environment Physical Demands - while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Work Environment - the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an Altra Company. Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available at: If you have a disability and need assistance accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request assistance by sending an email to . The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an Altra Company. Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available at: Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process will have the opportunity to request accommodation during the application process.

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