What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Associate position at Wolseley Industrial Group?
Job Description:
Buyer Associate
Ferguson is the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S. The company is also a major distributor of HVAC equipment, fire protection systems, waterworks and industrial products and services. Ferguson and its subsidiaries serve customers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.
We realize that our greatest assets are our best-in-class associates, which is why we’re dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. We want to help you build a long-lasting career with Ferguson. Together, we can continue to lead the industry and help build our nation’s infrastructure from the ground up. Join our team today.
Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Buyer Associate.
Responsibilities
- Placing purchase orders, expediting, and providing customer service functions
- Compilation and maintenance of information and records to prepare Purchase Orders
- Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain relationships
- Reconciliation of payable discrepancies and customer problems
- Manage freight billing and audit processes
- Research specifications of products not clearly identified
- Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases
- Ensure product file integrity
Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, and above average math skills
- Ability to handle pressure and work effectively within deadlines
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Computer Science, Communications preferred but not necessary)
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and paternal), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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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