Corporate Buyer

Company Overview

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 390 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 5,000 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!

Location: Corporate Support
– 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

Job Summary

The Corporate Buyer is responsible for proper acquisition of various products.

Knowledge of water treatment chemicals, commercial pools, and/or construction materials is preferable.

Responsibilities:

Researches current volume of purchases by category.

Categories include but are not limited to: Office Supply, Warehouse Supply, Utility, Cleaning Service, Logistic & Fleet, etc.

Identifies opportunities to consolidate purchases and vendors.

Writes up requests for proposals.

Analyzes, summarizes, and evaluates supplier’s offers.

Performs price vs.

feature analysis of various items.

Acts as a liaison between suppliers and the sales locations with product information, quality and/or specification issues.

Insures the proper implementation of procedures and adherence to program.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

One to five years of purchasing desirable.

College Degree – Business Administration, Industrial Engineering preferred.

Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office programs

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

ISM Certification and/or courses desirable.

POOLCORP is a drug-free company and an EOE M/F/V/D.

To apply, email max.distanislao@poolcorp.com