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
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SUMMARY
Supports the organization in managing direct and indirect material suppliers to ensure the needs of the organization are being met by placing orders and following up with interested parties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Elevate safety, compliance, quality, maintenance, efficiency concerns to management
- Understand and apply policies, procedures, instructions from the Management System
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with the principals of 5S
- Solicit quotes and pricing from suppliers
- Create and issue purchase orders flowing down requirements to suppliers
- Work with AP to resolve invoice issues
- File and manage documentation from suppliers
- Follow up with suppliers and coworkers to ensure timelines are met
- Work closely with production and Buyers
- Cross train and support other departments as needed
- or as defined by manager
Job Requirements:
Critical Competencies
- English literary, both reading and writing
- Lift up to 30 pounds
- Proficient with Microsoft products, including Excel and Outlook, and ERP systems
- Ability to follow and execute both verbal and written instructions
- Pass on the job training
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Education or Equivalent
What We Do For You
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: frequent sitting and occasional bending and stooping. Potential sensory demands include but are not limited to: hearing and seeing. Lifting and/or maneuvering of up to 30 pounds without assistance, or heavier loads with the assistance of a lifting device. Must be able to work in a typical manufacturing facility which could entail walking, climbing and moving around working equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Majority of time is spent in a general office environment, but regular time will also be spent in a manufacturing production environment where personal protective safety equipment must be worn and proper safety precautions must be observed.
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: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Bristol, CTJob Type
Admin - ClericalExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
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