Maintenance and MRO Buyer

Ferguson Enterprises•La Porte, IN

11h•$15 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson Industrial is hiring a Buyer Associate to provide procurement expertise and customer service while working on site with a team at a customer location in La Porte, Indiana. The role suits an energetic, highly motivated person who embraces new challenges and the company’s strategic vision, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and can help lead process improvements. The position involves a range of procurement activities, including inventory monitoring, supplier and customer relationship management, order processing and expediting, contract negotiations, and resolving billing and customer issues. The associate must also be comfortable assisting in the warehouse as needed. Ferguson describes its benefits approach as supporting associates’ mental, physical, and financial well-being. The role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan. The stated pay range is $15.00–$31.74; the posting notes that displayed ranges are monthly for salaried roles or hourly for all other roles.

Requirements

Proven ability to follow documented procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Detail orientation and proven organizational skills with a high level of accuracy.
Strong customer service skills and problem-solving proficiency.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a buyer role.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.
Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products.

Responsibilities

Perform a range of procurement activities.
Monitor inventory and manage product shortages.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments, acting as a point of contact for queries.
Lead negotiations of contracts, including terms and volume discounts.
Draft procurement reports, analyze inventory and project utilization, and recommend useful insights.
Expedite orders.
Reconcile payable discrepancies.
Manage freight billing and audit processes.
Research specifications of products that are not clearly identified.
Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases.
Ensure product file integrity.
Maintain good customer and supplier relations.
Reconcile customer problems.
Assist in the warehouse as needed.