SENIOR SOURCING BUYER

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 a Senior Sourcing Buyer at our manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach, Virginia! 

The Senior Sourcing Buyer works as a commodity manager for assigned commodities, creating and executing commodity strategies. This individual is responsible for purchasing a variety of types of parts, managing simple and complex purchase requests, RFQs, price and contract term negotiations and sourcing decisions. The Senior Sourcing Buyer will negotiate strategic long-term goals and plans with our major suppliers in order to reduce cost, improve quality, maximize inventory turns, shorten lead-times and increase efficiency in the business.

This position follows a Monday–Friday onsite schedule, with standard office hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m, with possible deviations based on business needs.

If you are a highly motivated professional seeking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, apply NOW to discover why Busch Vacuum Solutions is an exceptional place to grow and thrive!

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to lead and/or execute sourcing projects.
• Solicits quotations from current and new suppliers. Verifies current drawing revisions are sent to suppliers and coordinates resolution of any technical questions between the supplier and Engineering/Quality departments.
• Prepares, evaluates and makes recommendations involving total cost of ownership data related to cost savings projects and new product programs.
• Tracks commodity pricing and develops pricing analyses as input to price negotiations.
• Coordinates with Global Purchasing counterparts in Germany and Switzerland to solicit quotations and participate in global sourcing decisions.
• Aids in the development of Supply Agreements and develops strategic pricing, inventory and delivery plans with major suppliers.
• Negotiates commercial issues and terms and conditions of agreements with suppliers.
• Interfaces with Quality Assurance department to assure suppliers are reacting appropriately to quality issues.
• Leads quality and delivery improvement projects with suppliers. Issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests for repeat or important delivery nonconformities ad follows up with suppliers to ensure effective measures are put in place to prevent future occurrences.
• Develops new suppliers to meet Busch supplier standards for quality, cost, delivery and partnership.
• Maintains contact with suppliers, provides feedback regarding performance and cost initiatives.
• Coordinates with suppliers regarding visits to the Busch facilities and visits to supplier facilities.
• Maintains pricing in LN systems.
• Aids Buyer/Planners with escalated expediting needs.
• Follows Global Sourcing and Busch Manufacturing processes and procedures regarding above responsibilities and aids in the development of internal process improvements.

Required Experience

• 7-10 years required experience in a Purchasing role evolving to a role of a strategic nature (not tactical): Required
• Awareness/understanding of legal aspects of business, purchasing, ethics: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required
• Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot table and V-lookup functions) and Microsoft Word: Required
• PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience, such as SAP: Preferred
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management): Preferred
• Valid Drivers, license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch Insurance standards.

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
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%) domestically and internationally 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 for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 00lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.

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