AZ - Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - 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.
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.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.