Buyer Associate

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises is seeking a Buyer Associate to provide procurement expertise and exceptional customer service on-site at our Raleigh, NC location. You will monitor inventory, maintain supplier relationships, and lead contract negotiations while ensuring accurate purchase orders and timely responses to internal teams.

Ideal candidates have prior buyer experience, GMP/MRO knowledge, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buyer role preferred.
• GMP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Detail oriented and highly accurate.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving proficiency.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.

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.
• Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases.
• Ensure product file integrity.
• Maintain good customer and supplier relations.
• Reconcile customer problems.

Skills

Buyer experience

GMP experience

MRO knowledge

MS Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Job description

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 Raleigh, NC.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 activitiesMonitor inventory and manage product shortagesDevelops and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors and internal departments, acting as point of contact for queries.Leads negotiations of contracts, including terms and volume discountsDrafts procurement reports, analyses inventory and project utilization, and recommends useful insights.Expedite ordersReconciliation of payable discrepanciesManage freight billing and audit processesResearch specifications of products not clearly identifiedEnter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releasesEnsure product file integrityMaintain good customer and supplier relationsReconcile customer problemsQualifications:Previous experience in a buyer role preferredGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience preferredProven ability to follow documented proceduresKnowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferredProficient in Microsoft Office softwareDetail oriented and proven organization skills with a high level of accuracyStrong customer service skills and problem-solving proficiencyA positive attitude, strong work ethic, and phenomenal communication skillsAt 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:-$15.00 - $31.74-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