Category Specialist - Water Heater, Pumps & Tanks (Hybrid)

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, 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 the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Category Specialist – Water Heaters, Pumps & Tanks. The Category Specialist will be responsible for supporting the profitable growth of the Water Heaters, Pumps & Tanks Category. This associate will support the enterprise strategy for appliances across all business and channels. This position will report into the Category Program Manager – Water Heaters, Pumps & Tanks.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Help resolve vendor-related 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 Ferguson’s sales channels as needed.
• Ensure vendor program and product information is accurate and available to Ferguson’s sales and management teams.
• Develop and complete internal reporting for the category.
• Interact with multiple internal teams to implement category strategy and support supplier programs.

Areas of impact:

Sets day-to-day 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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 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!

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Pay Range:

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$4,124.70 - $6,783.70

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

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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

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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