Purchasing Agent

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.

Purchasing Agent – Special Order Department

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 Special Order Department (SOD) by purchasing material to fulfill direct customer needs.

Previous purchasing experience is a plus, but not required. If you have excellent customer service skills, strong critical thinking skills and experience balancing multiple tasks while still meeting urgent deadlines, this is a great opportunity to grow with an industry leader.

Location: This is based out of our Newport News, VA Headquarters. We offer a hybrid work schedule of T, W, Th in office and M, F Remote

Core responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Timely review and execution of purchase orders and other operational processes
• Ensuring accurate PO placement according to SOD Buy Sheet
• Reviewing purchase order acknowledgments and confirming PO’s credentials
• Aid in resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payment to vendors
• Assist in maintaining SOD Buy Sheet
• Ability to recognize issues/problems and raise up those concerns as needed
• Professional representation to all vendors, customers, and other Ferguson associates at all times.
• Collaboration among key stakeholders and maintaining excellent working relationships within Ferguson’s organization as well as vendor counterparts.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong skills in Excel
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Working knowledge of Trilogie
  
  

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!

Pay Range:

$2,700.00 - $5,866.30

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.

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