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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.

Ferguson Industrial has a position open for a Buyer Associate. This position will support procurement of MRO materials at our customer location. This position would be onsite in a manufacturing environment and would work side by side with our customer providing procurement services and operational logistics for MRO products. The Procurement Operations Specialist would be the point of contact for all local requests and would work closely with various departments and stakeholders through the facility to drive cost savings and implement efficiencies for plant functions.

The ideal candidate is an energetic and highly motivated individual who takes an optimistic approach to new challenges and embraces the Company's strategic vision; a person that thrives when working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment to effectively lead and drive process improvements.

Areas of Impact:

Sets day-to-day objectives and deliver job responsibilities that may vary outside typical norms or practices. Work independently and may be required to apply discretion within established operational boundaries and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Manage all business components of the location:

• Grow customer relationships

• Identify new opportunities for business expansion

• Leading the customer’s internal plant logistics for all MRO products

• Build and maintain vendor relationships

• Sourcing and procurement

• Reporting

• Cost reduction

• Margin enhancement

• Review and maintain inventory levels

• Act within the scope of established objectives and policies to accomplish assigned goals.

• Develop and recommend specific courses of action based on analysis of special requests for management or internally generated opportunities

• Formulate and implement policies on processes to improve service, enhance the supply chain, and increase return on investment.

• Maintain the safety and security of the Branch in accordance with OSHA standards and enforce all policies, rules, regulations and procedures set by the organization.

• Maintain documents according to record retention policy.

• Perform 5S audits.

• Ensure cycle counts are being conducted.

• Analyze and evaluate the businesses inventory and purchasing trends to develop policies and procedures to improve cost savings.

• Participate in leadership meetings and represent associate concerns, policies and guidelines to the management team.

• Represent the organization to customers, associates and leadership as needed.

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhering to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience is preferred to perform at expectation. Applies broad job knowledge of own job area or basic job knowledge across multiple job areas.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally

• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.

• Ability to efficiently operate computers, tablets and mobile devices.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

• General knowledge of MRO products.

• Purchasing/Supply Management certification preferred

• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

• Requires giving and/or receiving verbal communication.

• Requires giving and/or receiving written communication.

• Requires using a computer keyboard and mouse to create letters, memoranda and reports.

• Requires getting into positions such as kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling.

• Occasionally requires carrying objects that are up to 50 lbs using equipment.

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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$15.00 - $31.74

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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 employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)