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. 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! 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 1-3 yrs 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 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! - 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. - 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 Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.