Job Posting: We are currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent. As a Purchasing Agent, you will provide support to our regional and market distribution centers and our Blended branches by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. 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 with an industry leader. Locations: This position is a Hybrid role based out of our Portland, OR location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Please see below requirements for more information on hybrid work possibilities. Responsibilities Place purchase orders for a large territory from centralized, regional office Compile and maintain information and records to prepare purchase orders Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships Aid in resolving payable discrepancies Work within team setting, managing high volume of email requests via Outlook Identify low-cost freight-saving options Manage file maintenance for products bought from the vendor, including pricing Manage system settings governing buy quantities and inventory levels to achieve company goals for customer service, inventory, and service levels Work closely with individual locations to ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed Expedite purchase orders to meet customer needs Provide direction and guidance 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 collaborating with internal customers Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred Prior knowledge of construction industry products, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or appliances Prior purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, a huge plus Strong computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required Intermediate proficiency with Excel, such as use of v-lookups, concatenate and pivot tables, a plus Experience with Oracle, SAP, Logility or similar purchasing software, a plus Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization Requirements for Hybrid Workers: Hybrid candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. This may require schedule flexibility for onboarding and training as well as team meetings. Hybrid candidates are expected to be in office 3 days per week. The candidate must be flexible to work in the time zone based on the territory assigned. Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection. Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change. 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 parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more! #LI-Hybrid - Pay Range: - $3,600.00 - $8,181.80 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - 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 Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.