Strategic Buyer II — 3rd-Party & Standards

Busch Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K

PTO

Job summary

Busch Vacuum Solutions, a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers, invites applications for a Buyer II – 3rd Party/Standards at our U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The role manages procurement of external parts and services, converts MRP requisitions into POs, negotiates terms, tracks supplier performance, and supports cost and lead-time improvements. Collaboration with planning, receiving, quality, and AP is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred in Supply Chain or Business.
• Four to six years of purchasing, planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• ERP system proficiency required (SAP preferred).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma credentials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP-generated requisitions and convert to POs for third-party vendors.
• Ensure pricing, part numbers, delivery dates, and supplier information accuracy.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm receipt, shipment, and fulfillment status.
• Monitor open orders and expedite to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with planning, receiving, quality, and AP to resolve PO/invoicing issues.
• Maintain ERP records, lead times, and pricing for suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions within defined parameters.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by sourcing alternative suppliers.
• Participate in supplier onboarding and data accuracy reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Busch Vacuum Solutions, a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers, invites applications for a Buyer II – 3rd Party/Standards at our U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The role manages procurement of external parts and services, converts MRP requisitions into POs, negotiates terms, tracks supplier performance, and supports cost and lead-time improvements. Collaboration with planning, receiving, quality, and AP is required.