Purchasing Agent - Purchasing Agent Ferguson Employee Review

1.0
7 Jan 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Your boss is never harsh with you.

Cons

What they will tell you is, is there is a lot of email you will be answering. But what they won't tell you is this is basically your job. You will take verbal abuse from sales and management through 200 or so emails per day. You can report them to your manager but nothing will be done. And if you say anything in response, even if its a please and thank you to sales, you will be in the HR office being written up. You are also expected to work a minimum 50 hours per week. And you will work at least that many hours per week due to the system AX2012 being set up incorrectly and the amount of customer service/AP work you will be doing for them. I beg you only take this job if it is the LAST chance for employment you have, and don't take anything less than 57,000 to start.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Huge office space and freedom to work independently in break rooms instead of being stuck at a desk. They have many opportunities for growth but the high paying roles are salaried and are paid once a month instead of biweekly. Overall a great company with good benefits

Cons

Lower pay than normal for the work

3.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable company with strong financial backing and deep pockets. Solid commission opportunities once you build a strong client base. Certain regions and business groups are willing to invest in and support business growth.

Cons

Some regions are under constant pressure to cut costs, making it increasingly difficult to service customers effectively and grow the business. Management is often absent and lacks understanding of the day-to-day realities of running such a lean operation. Overall talent quality has been declining, and the management compensation and bonus structure frequently drives irrational decision-making.

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