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

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

Ryan Herco offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, a floating holiday, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with Company match. Our greatest benefit is the opportunity for career advancement! We promote from within and value employees who contribute to our company’s growth.

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