Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA or Tempe, AZ
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The Regional Buyer oversees purchasing products and materials cost-effectively for regional branches while balancing inventory with sales. The role monitors stock, backorders, transfers, and purchase order activity; reviews recommended order reports; negotiates pricing with vendors; and maintains relationships with vendors and the Sales Department. Purchasing experience or a supply chain degree with an internship is sought, and product or plastics industry knowledge is a plus.
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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7620035\ Regional Buyer - Industrial Distribution - Burbank, CA or Tempe, AZ\ \ **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. 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<\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287570487
How this job compares
Set against the 1,238 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$74–102K/yr537 salary ranges
- US median$30–34/hr142 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Buyer jobs in Arizona and 1,238 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (913 postings).
- Education
- 389 of the 1,238 open Buyer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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