Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA
Summary
Manages procurement and inventory for a regional industrial distributor, sourcing fluid control and handling products while optimizing stock levels and vendor relationships.
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
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