Buyer Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Ferguson Industrial is seeking a Buyer Associate to provide procurement expertise and customer service on site with a team at our customer location in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and embraces the company’s strategic vision.

Responsibilities include performing procurement activities, monitoring inventory, negotiating contracts, and expediting orders while maintaining strong supplier relations and accurate purchase records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buyer role preferred.
• 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.

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, analyzes 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.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

GMP knowledge

MRO knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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, analyzes 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

Pay and Benefits

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 Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more.

Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.