AZ - Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Tempe, AZ

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.

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 suite experience computer skills.

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