Sourcing Manager

SCP Distributors • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support. Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. Why POOLCORP? Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways! So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

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.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of general pool product experience desirable.
• ISM Certification and/or courses desirable.
• International sourcing experience preferred.

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 and much more!

What This Job Offers

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