Hybrid Purchasing Agent

at Ferguson

• Job title: Purchasing Agent
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $3,382 - $7,461 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portland, United States

About the role

• Purchasing Agent responsible for managing purchasing processes for Ferguson’s diverse product supply. Collaborating with branch leadership and vendors to ensure effective inventory service levels within a hybrid work model.

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 and inventory levels to achieve company goals for customer service, inventory, and service levels
• Work closely with branch leadership 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 collaborating with internal customers

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 helpful
• Prior purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, a huge plus
• Strong computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required
• 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 flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities