Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA or Tempe, AZSunSource · Burbank, CA 91504

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

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-07 Burbank, CA 91504 Corporate Functions Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 5,500 CAD–7,500 CAD/mo

About the Company

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. www.rhfs.com 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.

Requirements

  • ● 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)