Purchasing Agent

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 seeking an onsite Purchasing Agent to support our industrial MRO customer at our Rutland, VT branch. In this role, you will purchase aviation MRO and support products to help maintain inventory service level goals. Core responsibilities include ordering and managing inventory, with a focus on vendor-direct products. Prior purchasing or buying experience is preferred. If you have strong customer service skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, this is an excellent opportunity for growth.

• Reports to the Regional Operations Manager

• Work on site at the customer’s facility
• 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

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…