Category Specialist - Appliances

Job Posting:

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 is proud to provide bestinclass 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 36000 associates across 1700 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 the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Category Specialist Appliances!

The Category Specialist will be responsible for supporting the profitable growth of the Appliance Category. This associate will support the enterprise strategy for appliances across all business and channels. This position will report into the Director of Category Management Appliances.

Location:

This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News VA HQ location in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. May require more time in the office initially for training and onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Help resolve vendorrelated problems regarding performance service timing quality quantity delivery industry and more.
• Assist in pricing strategy development and execution.
• Maintain and update vendor price files.
• Build an ongoing awareness of industry trends.
• Integrate products and categories across Fergusons sales channels as needed.
• Ensure vendor program and product information is accurate and available to Fergusons sales and management teams.
• Develop and execute internal reporting for the category.
• Interact with multiple internal teams to implement category strategy and support supplier programs.

Areas of impact:

Sets daytoday objectives and deliver job responsibilities that may vary outside typical norms or practices. Work independently and may be required to apply discretion within established operational boundaries and procedures.

Preferred Technical and professional skills:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field is preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Able to manage priorities and get tasks accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
• Possesses intermediate MS Excel Power BI and PowerPoint skills.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and customer service oriented.

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our wellbeing 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 wellbeing 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!

Pay Range:

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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