Purchasing Agent

Job Posting:We are currently seeking the right individual 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.Locations:This position is a Hybrid role based out of our Portland, OR 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

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:

Hybrid candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. 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.

The candidate must be flexible to work in the time zone based on the territory assigned.

Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection.

Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change.

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!#LI-Hybrid-Pay Range:-$3,600.00 - $8,181.80-Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.-This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.-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 (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)