Buyer Associate

Ferguson
Ohio
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 15 - 31.74 hourlyFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Detail-oriented","Strong organization","Customer service","Problem-solving","Communication"]

Source and procure products by performing purchasing activities, monitoring inventory levels, and managing product shortages. Maintain supplier and vendor relationships, negotiate contract terms and volume discounts, and expedite orders. Analyze inventory and utilization, keep purchase orders and order releases accurate, and resolve payable discrepancies and freight billing/audit items. Research product specifications when details are unclear and support customer issue reconciliation.

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Ferguson
Ferguson
2 months ago

Buyer Associate

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Job Summary

Source and procure products by performing purchasing activities, monitoring inventory levels, and managing product shortages. Maintain supplier and vendor relationships, negotiate contract terms and volume discounts, and expedite orders. Analyze inventory and utilization, keep purchase orders and order releases accurate, and resolve payable discrepancies and freight billing/audit items. Research product specifications when details are unclear and support customer issue reconciliation.
Location: Ohio
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform procurement activities and manage purchasing workflows.
  • •Monitor inventory and handle product shortages, including expediting orders.
  • •Maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors/internal departments as point of contact.
  • •Negotiate contracts, including terms and volume discounts.
  • •Draft procurement reports and reconcile payable discrepancies, freight billing, and customer problems.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 15 - 31.74 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveLife Insurance401kParental LeaveAssociate Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •Previous experience in a buyer role is preferred.
  • •Ability to follow documented procedures.
  • •Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferred.
  • •Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
  • •Detail oriented with strong organization skills and high accuracy.
Skills:Detail-orientedStrong organizationCustomer serviceProblem-solvingCommunication
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Ferguson
A major distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products serving residential and commercial construction, maintenance, and repair customers across North America through branches, showrooms, and digital channels.
Industry: Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Newport News, United States
Founded: 1887
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