Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a Sun Source 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, 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Strong math aptitude
• Microsoft Office suit experience computer skills

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.

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