Sourcing Analyst – Rough Plumbing/PVF

FERGUSON • Newport News, VA

7d • Hybrid

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. The Sourcing Analyst – Rough Plumbing/PVF will be responsible for assisting in implementing category level sourcing strategy development and execution, as well as developing and managing global supply base to meet Rough Plumbing / PVF OB (Own Brands) business growth needs! This will include improving supplier diversification, implementing OPCO (Operating Company) integration, assist in supplier onboarding, driving global suppliers’ performance management, understanding OB (Own Brands) product total landing cost, identifying and developing new materials and technologies, ensuring supply capacity, managing continuous of supply, and improving overall quality compliance. Location: Ideally, this is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ. Hybrid Schedule is 3 days in Office (usually T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (usually M, F). We will consider Remote for the right person who is not located in the Newport News, VA area.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (Excel, Power BI or similar tools).
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across business units.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred and /or equivalent experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of branch experience, including customer service, operations, product applications, and ERP utilization.
• Travel: <5%, including (1) Overseas trip per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing global sourcing and supplier development strategic indicatives to support OB (Own Brand) global souring needs.
• Compile, review, and analyze RFQs and RFI relating to product sourcing.
• Understand and define key product cost structure, identify cost savings opportunities, and lead cost optimization projects execution.
• Assist in category related supplier exploration, qualification, onboarding and contract negotiation and execution.
• Coordinating in global related new and existing product development and sourcing projects and ensure success execution of product development pipeline.
• Support OPCO (Operating Company) integration related complex projects and collaborate closely with OPCO functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of the integration plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level