Purchasing Supervisor – Buyer/Planner Intercompany Team

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.

We have an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Purchasing Supervisor for our Buyer/Planner Intercompany Team at our Virginia Beach location!

The Purchasing Supervisor – Intercompany is responsible for leading the Buyer/Planner Intercompany team to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of materials between global facilities. This role oversees SAP stock transfer orders (STOs), intercompany material planning, demand balancing, and alignment with production and customer needs.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional domestic or international travel.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why Busch Vacuum Solutions is the perfect place to grow, innovate, and excel!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Buyer/Planner Intercompany team, providing day-to-day direction and long-term development support.
• Oversee the execution and monitoring of SAP Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) to ensure the timely delivery of goods between internal plants and warehouses.
• Ensure the accuracy of MRP-based intercompany planning and purchasing transactions across business units.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Production, Warehousing, Engineering, and Logistics to maintain optimal material flow across the network.
• Resolve escalated issues related to delays, stock-outs, system discrepancies, and incorrect transfers.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, release strategies, and procurement policies.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTD (on-time delivery), past due PO's, stock outs related to intercompany purchases.
• Participate in S&OP or cross-functional planning meetings to support long-term capacity and supply strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in SAP planning parameters, lead times, STO cycle times, and communication flows.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and accurate documentation related to intercompany purchasing.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field: Required
• Master’s Degree – MBA, Supply Chain, or similar: Preferred
• 5–8 years of supply chain, planning, or purchasing experience: Required
• 2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience: Preferred
• Experience working in an intercompany, multi-plant, or global supply chain environment: Required
• Strong SAP (MM, PP, SD) experience, especially in STO processing: Required
• Proficient in SAP ERP (especially in MRP, STO, PO modules): Required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools: Required
• (Power BI or Tableau a plus)
• APICS CPIM or CSCP: Preferred
• Management certification plus

Personal Qualifications

• Leadership – Inspires and guides a team toward operational goals.
• Communication – Facilitates cross-functional and intercompany collaboration.
• Process Ownership – Drives accountability and standardization in intercompany PO/STO execution.
• Planning & Organization – Oversees demand alignment, inventory positioning, and cross-site transfers.
• ERP Proficiency – Expert in SAP (STO, MRP, PO, SAP MM module).
• Analytical Thinking – Uses data to identify gaps, root causes, and performance trends.
• Problem Solving – Manages complex planning or supply disruptions across multiple stakeholders.
• Coaching – Supports the development and training of individual team members.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• 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.

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 15%) domestically and internationally
• Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Primarily a heated and air-conditioned office setting, with occasional work in production environments or customer locations.

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.