Buyer Associate

Ferguson Enterprises • Juncos, PR

8d • $15 - $25

About The Position

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 a Buyer Associate to join our team! 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. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills, and above average math skills
• Ability to handle pressure and work optimally within deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Computer Science, Communications) preferred, equivalent experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders, expediting shipments, 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
• Handle 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees