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SAP ERP Data Management
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Sourcing Buyer- Spare Parts & Indirect
Virginia Beach, VAPosted 1 weeks ago
Full-timeonsitemid
Job Description
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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