AZ - Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Tempe, AZ or Burbank, CA

Basic Function

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.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Purchasing experience or college degree in Supply Chain Management with internship
• Product/plastics industry knowledge a plus
• 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
• College degree preferred; some college/AA Degree required

Required Skills

• Strong math aptitude
• Microsoft Office suit experience
• Computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• A floating holiday
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• A 401(k) with Company match

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Strong math aptitude
• Microsoft Office suit experience
• Computer skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Floating Holiday
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match