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Purchasing Agent

Ferguson
La Porte, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Full Job Posting

Responsibilities

  • Work on Ferguson site for remote customer access.
  • Compile and maintain information and records to prepare purchase orders
  • Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships
  • 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 customer to ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed
  • Provide direction and mentorship 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
  • 3+ years of purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, preferred
  • Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
  • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to efficiently respond to urgent situations
  • Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications
  • 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!
  • Pay Range:
  • $2,700.00 - $5,866.30
  • Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
  • This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
  • Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
  • 3+ years of purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, preferred
  • This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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