Purchasing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Ferguson Enterprises Full time
Purchasing Agent Job Description

Ferguson Enterprises is seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent to join our team. As a Purchasing Agent, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of products and materials for our branches.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Place purchase orders for a large territory from our 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 a team setting, managing a 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
Requirements:
  • 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
  • 3+ years 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 and 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 the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
About Ferguson Enterprises:

Ferguson Enterprises is a leading distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and support. Our team is dedicated to building something meaningful, and we are seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent to join our team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. We also offer additional benefits, such as mental health coverage, gender-affirming and family-building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

Ferguson Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.

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