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