Purchasing Agent

Ferguson Enterprises; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply industry is seeking a Purchasing Agent to bolter its team in Newport News, VA. This hybrid role involves ordering products and ensuring inventory service levels are met, requiring strong customer service and critical thinking skills. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to building meaningful infrastructure and superior customer experiences.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Prior knowledge of construction industry products is a plus.
• Strong computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for a large territory from centralized, regional office.
• Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships.
• Manage file maintenance for products bought from the vendor.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft applications

Oracle

SAP

Logility

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 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.

We are currently seeking to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent!

As a Purchasing Agent, you will provide support to our regional and market distribution centers and our Blended branches by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. If you have excellent customer service skills, strong critical thinking skills and experience juggling multiple requests while still meeting urgent deadlines, this is a great opportunity to grow with an industry leader.

This position is a Hybrid role based out of our Newport News, VA location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Please see below requirements for more information on hybrid work possibilities.

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 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
• Display high levels of customer service collaborating with internal customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
• Prior knowledge of construction industry products, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or appliances
• 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

Requirements for Hybrid Workers:

• This may require schedule flexibility for onboarding and training as well as team meetings. Hybrid candidates are expected to be in office 3 days per week.
• Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection.
• Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change.

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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$3,075.30 - $7,791.30

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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 employerF/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information