Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA or Tempe, AZ
About The Position
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a SunSource company, is a leading distributor of fluid control systems, fluid filtration systems, fluid handling products, micro-electronics, and general industrial supply. We sell to a broad base of customers in industries such as electronic component and equipment manufacturers, chemical manufacturers, water & waste treatment, metal finishing, pollution control and life sciences companies. The Basic Function of this role is to oversee and purchase products and materials cost effectively for the branches within the region, while maintaining a balance of inventory in relation to sales.
Requirements
- 3-5 years Purchasing experience or college degree in Supply Chain Management with internship
- Experience on computerized purchasing system
- Extremely detail oriented and organized
- Strong negotiating expertise
- Excellent communication to include vendors & inside staff (Warehouse, Sales and Management)
- Ability to prioritize and make decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong math aptitude
- Microsoft Office suit experience computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Product/plastics industry knowledge a plus
- College degree preferred; some college/AA Degree required
Responsibilities
- Purchases and controls inventory of all products for Branch Office.
- Checks stock and replenishes as needed.
- Continually monitors (non-moving) items.
- Accounts for and reacts quickly to all backorders and transfers while maintaining minimal lead time.
- Reviews ROR (Recommended Order Reports) and makes decisions on orders and quantities.
- Line Buy Maintenance follow-up weekly.
- Continually follows strategic inventory plan, watching for trends.
- Scrutinizes transfers and purchase order variances.
- Reconciles Accounts Payable and Purchase Order reports, checking for accuracy.
- Negotiates pricing and maintains relationships with vendors.
- Continually utilizes sourcing techniques to obtain better pricing, material, etc.
- Performs purchase order acknowledgement, follow-up and expediting duties, as necessary.
- Continually maintains relationship with Sales Department.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
