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

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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