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

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. 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. Our greatest benefit is the opportunity for career advancement! We promote from within and value employees who contribute to our company’s growth. 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 decisionsStrong interpersonal skills College degree preferred; some college/AA Degree required Required Skills Strong math aptitude Microsoft Office suite 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 View email address on click.appcast.io to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #rhfsassc We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryan Herco Flow Solutions