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About the Role

Ferguson Industrial is seeking a Buyer Associate to support procurement activities and deliver excellent customer service while working on-site with a collaborative team at our customer location in Hobart, NY. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career or looking to transition into a purchasing role—no extensive buying experience required. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day purchasing and procurement tasks
Monitor inventory and manage product shortages
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to support order needs
Help process purchase orders and track order status
Expedite orders and follow up on deliveries
Support basic reporting and data analysis related to inventory and usage
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and freight billing questions
Maintain accurate product and order information in systems
Research product specifications when needed
Provide support in resolving customer and supplier inquiries

Requirements

Interest in supply chain, purchasing, or operations (prior experience is helpful but not required)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow processes and learn new systems quickly
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Communication
Customer Service

Location

Hobart, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Salary/Compensations

$15.00 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming and family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities

About the Company

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 Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce industries.
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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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