Category Specialist - Finished Plumbing

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 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 – Finished Plumbing!

The Category Specialist will be responsible for supporting the profitable growth of the Finished Plumbing Category. This associate will support the enterprise strategy for finished plumbing across all residential business and channels. This position will report into the Category Manager – Residential Finished Plumbing.

Location:

This position is remote-eligible. Or Hybrid in the Newport New VA, area. Our hybrid schedule is 3 days in Office and 2 days Remote.

Occasional travel will be required. (<5%)

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate supplier performance relative to category strategy.
• Ensure vendor program and product information is accurate and available to Ferguson’s sales and management teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct regular reviews of branded vendors and own brand products to ensure volume/mix and profit objectives are achieved.
• Help resolve vendor-related problems regarding performance, service, timing, quality, quantity, delivery industry and more.
• Develop recommendations for underperforming or unaligned products and programs, including program terminations.
• Provide marketing and merchandising guidance for respective categories.
• Assist in pricing strategy development and execution.
• Build an ongoing awareness of industry trends.
• Integrate products and categories across Ferguson’s sales channels as needed.

Job function & responsibilities:

Category Management works to enhance profitability through developing Intentional Product Strategy and acting as the voice of Ferguson to our vendors.

General areas of responsibility include vendor relations, negotiating corporate programs, onboarding/offboarding vendors, evaluating vendor performance, understanding and recommending product solutions, and ensuring vendor program and product information is accurate and available to Ferguson’s sales and management teams.

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.

Problem solving:

Problems and issues faced often need analysis to understand. Checks and make minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that may not be immediately evident in existing work processes and systems. However, may have references or help from norms and/or standard procedures to solve these problems (e.g., operating manuals, ability to discuss in teams, or advance issues to manager).

Associate & operational management:

Supports enterprise business and sales objectives through the effective and efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Budget oversight:

Has no budget setting or budgetary authority but may act as part of a team with responsibility for achieving project objectives within an established budget

Prior experience:

Two (2) years of experience is preferred to perform at expectation. Applies broad job knowledge of own job area or basic job knowledge across multiple job areas.

Technical and professional skills:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams & PowerBI

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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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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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 Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information