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

About the role

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. www.rhfs.com 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.

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

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