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.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent BU 3281 - LaPorte, Texas. In this role, you will provide support to the customer’s site by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. Core responsibilities include ordering inventory materials needed to stock the site, project management, focusing on vendor-direct products.

Prior buyer or purchasing experience is preferred. 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!

This is a hybrid role. Three days in the office and two days remote.

Reports to the Regional Operations Manager

• Work on Ferguson site for remote customer access.
• Compile and maintain information and records to prepare purchase orders.
• Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships.
• Manage file maintenance for products bought from the vendor, including pricing.
• Manage system settings governing buy quantities to achieve company goals for inventory and service levels.
• Work closely with customer to ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed.
• Provide direction and mentorship 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 working with internal customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
• 3+ years of purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, preferred
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to efficiently respond to urgent situations
• Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications
• Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality
• Ability to be adaptable and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• life insurance
• a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

• $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…