Buyer Associate

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
• Led 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

Benefits

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!