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

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.

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