Job Posting:
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent. As a Purchasing Agent, you will provide support to our branches by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. Core responsibilities include ordering inventory materials needed to stock each branch, focusing on direct-from-vendor products.
Prior buyer or purchasing experience is a plus, but not required. If you have excellent customer service skills, strong critical thinking skills and experience juggling multiple requests while still meeting urgent deadlines, this is a great opportunity to grow!
This is a Hybrid role based out of the Raleigh, NC location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders for a large territory from centralized, regional office
Compile and maintain information and records to prepare purchase orders
Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships
Aid in resolving payable discrepancies
Work within team setting, managing high volume of email requests via Outlook
Identify low-cost freight-saving options
Manage file maintenance for products bought from the vendor, including pricing
Manage system settings governing buy quantities to achieve company goals for inventory and service levels
Work closely with individual locations to ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed
Expedite purchase orders to meet customer needs
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members
Perform all work in accordance with established safety standards and policies, ensuring the safety of the associate and others
Display high levels of customer service working with internal customers
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
Prior knowledge of construction industry products, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or appliances, preferred
Prior experience of purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, a huge plus
Intermediate proficiency with Excel, such as use of v-lookups, concatenate and pivot tables, a plus
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Logility or similar purchasing software, a plus
Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality
Ability to be adaptable and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!
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Pay Range:
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$2,700.00 - $5,866.30
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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)
