What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Ferguson Enterprises?
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 Industrial Integrated Supply has a position open for a Purchasing Agent servicing our customer, GE Aerospace, located in Evendale, Ohio. This position will be onsite at the customer’s facility working alongside maintenance personnel and technicians in a manufacturing environment. The company produces aircraft engines for use in commercial and military aircraft.
Integrated Supply is responsible for the procurement, management, and distribution of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials. We manage day-to-day purchases for our customers, driving cost savings and implementing efficiencies.
As a Purchasing Agent, you will provide support to our customer by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. Core responsibilities include ordering indirect (non-production) materials needed by the customer, focusing on direct-from-vendor products. Prior buyer or purchasing experience is 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 with an industry leader.
Responsibilities
Manage high volume of email requests
Maintain records to prepare purchase orders
Ensure purchasing issues are addressed
Request quotes and build vendor relationships
Resolve payable discrepancies
Achieve company goals for inventory and service levels
Expedite purchase orders
Work in accordance with safety standards and policies
Display high levels of customer service
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3 years Prior purchasing or buying experience
Excel proficiency of v-lookups, concatenate, pivot tables
Strong customer service skills
Flexible, multitasking skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage details and meet deliverables
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 : 3,075.30 - $6,783.70
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 ()
Salary : $3,075 - $6,784
