Buyer

Job Title: Material Planner/Buyer

Reports To: Parts Manager North America

North American Procurement Lead

Location: Bath, PA

Company: TIME Manufacturing Company

Company Overview

TIME Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and bridge inspection equipment. Through its renowned brands—Versalift, Ruthmann, Bluelift, France Elévateur, Movex, BrandFX, and Aspen Aerials—the company serves diverse industries, including electric utility, telecommunications, bridge inspection, tree care, and other fleet-supported sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, TIME Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures top-tier products that enable professionals to operate safely and efficiently at various heights.

Position Overview

The Buyer is a critical member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for purchasing materials and expediting orders to ensure optimal inventory levels while supporting production and operational demands. This role balances the need for timely product availability with inventory cost controls. The Buyer works closely with vendors, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to ensure supplier performance, resolve issues, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Solicit and evaluate quotes, delivery timelines, and product cross-references from suppliers.
Act as the primary liaison between the company and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing and planning-related concerns.
Identify and implement supplier improvement opportunities in cost, quality, lead time, and delivery performance.
Analyze material requirements (system-generated and manual) to ensure timely placement of purchase orders.
Place and manage purchase orders using the ERP planning system and web-based supplier portal (e.g., Supplier Exchange).
Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to monitor and enforce supplier compliance with delivery and quality expectations.
Proactively expedite orders and follow up with suppliers to prevent delays.
Resolve pricing, quantity, and receiving discrepancies in coordination with the Accounts Payable team.
Investigate and resolve issues related to non-conforming goods, working with Quality and vendors to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems for work orders, inventory control, BOMs, and routings.
Maintain a balanced inventory to support demand without excess.
Coordinate new product launch schedules in partnership with NPD teams and production.
Track and monitor supply progress against production schedules.
Participate in daily/weekly cross-functional meetings to align priorities and resolve issues.
Support company KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery (OTD), inventory turns, days of supply, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
1 years of relevant purchasing experience in industrial or manufacturing environments,
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to follow-through.
Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (machined, fabricated, and mechanical parts).

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Dedicated to understanding and meeting internal and external customer needs.
Use customer feedback to enhance supplier performance and material availability.
Acts with urgency and ownership in addressing issues impacting operations.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Partners across departments to drive alignment, share information, and resolve problems.
Attracts, supports, and engages cross-functional talent to achieve shared goals.

Effective Communication

Conveys ideas clearly, concisely, and confidently across multiple audiences.
Delivers messages that drive action, understanding, and collaboration.

Integrity & Trust

Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Maintains confidentiality, admits mistakes, and builds trust through consistent behavior.

Core Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and innovative work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Time Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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