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

SunSource; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a SunSource company, is seeking a Regional Buyer to oversee purchasing for branches in Burbank, CA and Tempe, AZ, ensuring cost-efficient procurement and balanced inventory levels against sales. The role emphasizes negotiation with vendors and coordination with Sales and Warehouse teams.

The candidate will manage backorders, monitor non-moving items, and align with the strategic inventory plan, while striving to minimize lead times and maintain accurate AP/PO records.

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

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Supply Chain Management degree with internship

Some college/AA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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