Sourcing Buyer- Spare Parts & Indirect Job Virginia Beach area,Virginia USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has an immediate direct hire opportunity open for an experienced Sourcing Buyer - Spare Parts & Indirect at our Manufacturing Plant in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

The Sourcing Buyer - Spare Parts & Indirect position is responsible for leading and executing sourcing initiatives related to indirect materials and provides strategic purchasing support for the After Sales Unit (ASU) spare part and the Regional Distribution Center, (RDC). This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to ensure the effective procurement and management of goods and services.

Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Busch Vacuum Solutions

Job Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement
- Leads and executes sourcing projects in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams as needed.
- Solicits quotations from existing and potential suppliers, ensuring the use of current technical documentation in RFQ processes and coordinates technical questions between suppliers and stakeholders.
- Negotiates minor commercial terms and assist indirect material sourcing buyers in complex negotiations.
- Executes sourcing and purchasing strategies for indirect material request (CAPEX, etc.).
- Collaborates with global sourcing counterparts to align on sourcing initiatives and share best practices.
- Coordinates supplier visits to Busch facilities and arranges site visits to supplier locations as needed.
SAP ERP Data Management
- Maintains vendor and material master data in the ERP system, including contracts, credentials, pricing, lead times, and order quantities, etc.
- Enters initial part pricing and maintains price changes within the SAP ERP system.
- Reviews the Purchase Price Variance (PPV) report monthly to explain or correct variances as needed to ensure correct pricing.
- Update pricing for open purchase orders as needed.
- Partners with Strategic Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure accurate and timely updates to procurement master data for effective sourcing.
- Provides direction to the ASU and RDC team on mass data updates and centralized reporting needs.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
- Acts in an advisory capacity to identify and implement systematic solutions for operational issues.
- Participates in and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on data accuracy and sourcing efficiency.
- Tracks, reports, and communicates the status of key initiatives and sourcing activities.
Supplier Evaluation & Compliance
- Leads the annual supplier evaluation process for spare parts vendors, ensuring performance and compliance standards are met.
- Follows Global Sourcing and Busch Manufacturing processes and procedures regarding above responsibilities and aids in the development of internal process improvements

Required Experience

5 years of purchasing experience of a tactical nature:
Required
Awareness/understanding of legal aspects of business, purchasing, ethics:
Preferred
Basic understanding of several types of components/commodities:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school):
Preferred
- Field of Study:
  Business, Supply Chain Management:
  Preferred
SAP ERP system experience Preferred
Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and lookup functions) and Microsoft Word:
Preferred
PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience:
Preferred
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management):
Preferred
Valid Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standard

Personal Qualifications

Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
Be detail, goal, and safety oriented
Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
- Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
Ability & willingness to travel up to 10% local, domestic and international to include overnights
Valid Drivers' License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards
Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Physical Requirements

Frequent reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 5lbs
Constant standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 5lbs
Occasional climbing,…