Strategic Sourcing Lead: Indirect Materials, MRO & CAPEX

Busch Vacuum Solutions; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Busch Vacuum Solutions in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Buyer – Indirect Material, MRO & CAPEX to lead strategic purchasing initiatives at our manufacturing plant. The role focuses on indirect materials, maintenance, repair, operations, and CAPEX, driving cost reductions, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments, issuing RFQs, and developing strategic supplier plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic manufacturing purchasing experience in Indirect Material, MRO & CAPEX.
• Experience leading contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies.
• Aware of legal aspects of business, purchasing ethics, and supplier compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing to lead sourcing projects.
• Solicit quotations from current and new suppliers and resolve technical questions.
• Prepare and evaluate cost savings initiatives and new product programs.
• Develop pricing analyses and participate in price negotiations.
• Collaborate with Global Purchasing across Germany and Switzerland.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP ERP

ARIBA

Job description

Busch Vacuum Solutions in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Buyer – Indirect Material, MRO & CAPEX to lead strategic purchasing initiatives at our manufacturing plant. The role focuses on indirect materials, maintenance, repair, operations, and CAPEX, driving cost reductions, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments, issuing RFQs, and developing strategic supplier plans.