AZ - Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Tempe, AZ

SunSource Company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

401(k) with Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SunSource Company in Tempe, Arizona, seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage inventory and procurement strategies for the region. The role demands 3-5 years of experience or a degree in Supply Chain Management.

The ideal candidate possesses strong negotiation skills and is detail-oriented. Responsibilities include inventory control, vendor relations, and purchase order management. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience or a college degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience on a computerized purchasing system.
• Product/plastics industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and purchase products and materials for branches.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish as needed.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Detail-oriented

Strong negotiating skills

Microsoft Office suite

Education

College degree in Supply Chain Management

Some college/AA Degree

Job description

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.

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

• 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 suite experience computer skills.

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