Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA or Tempe, AZ
On-site
Burbank, United States
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
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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Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-06. Posted 2026-10-02.
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