Sourcing Manager

POOLCORP • Covington, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Sourcing Manager, this position is responsible for managing the current vendor base for a particular category, as well as looking for alternate vendors both domestically and internationally that will result in significant cost savings, enhanced sales margin, and/or enhanced delivery performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of general pool product experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• ISM Certification and/or courses desirable.
• International sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel on occasion domestically and internationally.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
• All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

Responsibilities

• Continuously reviews assigned category sales and looks for margin, cost or availability issues.
• Determines categories or items that present improved sourcing opportunities.
• Identifies suppliers that can supply new items or improve the supply of existing items.
• Negotiates cost, freight terms and legal conditions with suppliers.
• Assists in developing specifications on products to be sourced.
• Analyzes, evaluates and summarizes suppliers' offers.
• Assists in determining market price for products.
• Assists in the implementation of new product introductions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level