Senior Buyer - Chemicals

Job Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education: Bachelor's Degree Category: Logistics/Transportation Company: Pool Corporation Reference Code: AB11236 Senior Buyer - Chemicals Join POOLCORP the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and related backyard products- and a Fortune 1000 business! Founded in 1981 POOLCORP now operates approximately 300 service centers in North America and Europe through which we distribute more than 100,000 national brand and private label products to roughly 70,000 wholesale customers. We have revenue approaching $2 Billion with operations in 8 countries and over 3,000 employees worldwide. Publicly traded on NASDAQ as "POOL", POOLCORP was cited as one of the top 10 IPO's of the 1990s, has been named one of the 100 Fastest Growing companies in America by both Business Week and Fortune and was named one of the top 10 strongest performing stocks of the last decade. Join POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and related backyard products- and a Fortune 1000 business! Founded in 1981 POOLCORP now operates over 285 service centers in North America and Europe, through which we distribute more than 100,000 national brand and private label products to roughly 70,000 wholesale customers. We have revenues of $1.9 billion, with operations in 8 countries and over 3,500 employees worldwide. Publicly traded on NASDAQ as “POOL”, POOLCORP was cited as one of the top 10 IPO’s of the 1990s, has been named one of the 100 Fastest Growing companies in America by both Business Week and Fortune, and was named one of the top 10 strongest performing stocks of the last decade. POOLCORP is currently seeking an experienced purchasing professional for its chemical products at its corporate headquarters located in Covington, Louisiana. Reporting directly to the Director of Sourcing, this position will be responsible for purchasing water treatment chemicals for resale. If you have purchasing experience in a publicly traded company, preferably in the distribution sector, this position may be ideal for you. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: - Insure the constant uninterrupted flow of goods;- Continuously look for ways of reducing cost (i.e., product, packing, transportation, etc.);- Locate new products or alternative sources of supply;- Negotiate cost/terms and logistics with suppliers;- Analyze, summarize and evaluate supplier's offers;- Prepare comparisons on offers from various suppliers;- Prepare analysis of cost savings; - Prepare bid packages; - Work with corporate logistics to insure the most efficient product moves;- Assist Marketing with material needs where required. REQUIREMENTS: Preferred Knowledge and Experience: - A Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Logistics Management, or an MBA would be an advantage; - C.P.M. Certification by the NAPM/ISM is highly desirable; - A strong knowledge of direct sourcing both domestically and internationally; - Five to ten years of product experience;- Experience sourcing water treatment chemicals a plus; - Strong computer skills; - Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary. POOLCORP is a drug-free company and an EOE, M/F/V/D. This position notice is valid for 60 days or until filled.Degree - Bachelors - Business,Degree - Bachelors - Industrial Distribution,Degree - Bachelors - Other,Product knowledge- chemicals,Purchasing,Software/systems knowledge - MS Office,Wholesale Distribution experienceAdditional Information: Travel Percentage: 30% WHAT WE OFFER: If this challenging opportunity matches your background POOLCORP offers a competitive salary with incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are seeking the opportunity to grow personally and professionally consider POOLCORP "THE" industry leader. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THIS AD OR BY VISITING www.poolcorp.com This position notice is valid for 90 days from posting or until filled. For additional information about POOLCORP please visit www.poolcorp.com; www.scppool.com; www.superiorpoolproducts.com; or www.horizononline.com We're traded on NASDAQ under "POOL".