Purchasing Agent en Ferguson

Job Posting:

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

We are currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent. As a Purchasing Agent in this role, you will provide support to our blended branch network in the West, purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met, with a primary focus on replenishment from our distribution centers. 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 with an industry leader.

Locations:

This position is a Hybrid role open to locations across the country with our primary office based in Portland, Oregon. Our ideal candidate will live within easy commuting distance of any of our Ferguson Branch locations. The role is in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Please see below requirements for more information on hybrid work possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Generation of purchase orders for a specific geographic territory in the West

• Primary focus on branch replenishment from our distribution center network

• Work closely with branch leadership to understand their local market needs and ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed

• Provide purchasing guidance to branches to ensure customer service expectations are met and maximize profitability.

• Manage branch quotations/contracts to ensure proper pricing and maximize profitability.

• Expedite purchase orders to meet customer needs

• 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 and inventory levels to achieve company goals for customer service, inventory, and service levels

• Contact vendors and suppliers to maintain key relationships

• 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 collaborating 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 helpful

• Prior purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, a huge plus

• Strong computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required

• 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 flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

Requirements for Hybrid Workers:

• Hybrid candidates should be aware that our main office is in the Western time zone. This may require schedule flexibility for onboarding and training as well as team meetings.

• The candidate must be flexible to work in the time zone based on the territory assigned.

• Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection.

• Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change.

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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Pay Range:

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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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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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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.

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