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, a Fortune 500 company, 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 has a position open for a Buyer Associate to provide procurement expertise and customer service functions working on site with a team at our customer location in New Albany, OH.

The ideal candidate is an energetic and highly motivated individual who takes an optimistic approach to new challenges and embraces the Company's strategic vision; a person that thrives when working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment to effectively lead and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of procurement activities
• Monitor inventory and manage product shortages
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors and internal departments, acting as point of contact for queries.
• Leads negotiations of contracts, including terms and volume discounts
• Drafts procurement reports, analyses inventory and project utilization, and recommends useful insights.
• Expedite orders
• Reconciliation of payable discrepancies
• Manage freight billing and audit processes
• Research specifications of products not clearly identified
• Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases
• Ensure product file integrity
• Maintain good customer and supplier relations
• Reconcile customer problems

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a buyer role preferred
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience preferred
• Proven ability to follow documented procedures
• Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Detail oriented and proven organization skills with a high level of accuracy
• Strong customer service skills and problem-solving proficiency
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and phenomenal communication skills

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!

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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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