Top Purchasing Executive jobs in Sumter, SC

Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Manager
  • Eaton
  • Sumter, SC OTHER
  • Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager. This opportunity is located at our facility in Sumter, SC.


    The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

    Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

    What you’ll do:

    Our Purchasing Manager will support Cost-Out objective of the plant by working with all departments for all product lines and will interact cross functionally to assure inventory availability and customer satisfaction levels by determining the purchasing strategy.


    • Demonstrate project management skills in leading cross functional teams. Act as a lead and/or team member for VAVE, Cost Out, and NPI projects
    • Lead the purchasing strategy for the plant through engagement of the team and other functions to achieve cost out, SCM metrics, and VSM metrics
    • Champion supplier development (localization of products) across value streams
    • Develop and implement inventory reduction strategies (aligned with inventory entitlement)
    • Drive cost out projects and initiatives as needed to ensure plant targets are met
    • Ensure team compliance of Supply Chain Corporate metrics and goals
    • Own critical supplier relationships and leverage to meet plant metrics
    • Perform other strategic projects and tasks as delegated by the supply chain manager
    • Promote purchasing best practices and compliance to cross functional staff
    • Measure and track performance within spend category. Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management
    • Utilize formal benchmarking methods to determine best in class processes and drive improvement, work with Pune GSC CoE team to deploy the procurement excellence tools.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making the customer a priority.

    Qualifications:

    Required (Basic) Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
    • Five (5) years experience supporting manufacturing operations (i.e. Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering)


    Preferred Qualifications

    • ERP system knowledge
    • Relevant work experience in a large multinational organization
    • Two (2) years’ experience managing people
    • Master’s Degree from an accredited university
    • APICS or ISM certifications

    Skills:

    • Ability to solve problems independently, quickly, and completely, and to communicate clearly to management peers.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (like Excel, Power BI, Office)
    • Strong analytical skills, excellent influencer, and communicator; Strategic thinking and ability to see larger picture
    • Drives for results
    • Ability to multitask
    • Supervises, helps, and supports their subordinates in every way.
    • Capable of making decisions without perfect information.
    • Works well under pressure.
    • Full availability to flex time as needed by business demands
    • Ability to negotiate for business needs.


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    We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Executive Communications Systems Technician
  • UIC Alaska
  • Sumter, SC FULL_TIME
  • Overview EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (AFMDS): Bowhead is seeking an Executive Communications Systems Technician at Shaw AFB, SC to support 15th Air Force in advising, assisting, advoca...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Executive Communications Systems Technician
  • Bowhead
  • Sumter, SC FULL_TIME
  • Overview EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (AFMDS): Bowhead is seeking an Executive Communications Systems Technician at Shaw AFB, SC to support 15th Air Force in advising, assisting, advoca...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Executive Chef (Covenant Place)
  • Senior Living
  • Sumter, SC FULL_TIME
  • **APPLICANT MUST BE A REGISTERED DIETICIAN, HOLD A DTR OR CDM IN ORDER TO APPLY** About our community We are an exceptional care community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Business Development Executive
  • Smartaira
  • Sumter, SC FULL_TIME
  • Smartaira is a leading national independent internet service provider specializing in smarter internet and entertainment solutions for property owners and managers. Our mission is to deliver smarter i...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • AssuredPartners
  • sumter, SC OTHER
  • Overview Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing sales skills and experience and leverage AssuredPartners’ suite of resources and ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Accounting/Purchasing Admin Assistant
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Hartsville, SC
  • From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outside Sales Representative
  • Penhall Company
  • Columbia, SC
  • Location: Location: Outside Sales Representative in Columbia, SC at Penhall Company **Location:** **Experience:** Not Sp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Control Planner
  • Husqvarna Aktiebolag
  • Columbia, SC
  • Why join Husqvarna? We are one of the world's oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Acura Sales Professional
  • McDaniels Auto Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • Come work for the best! If you are interested in a career in the automotive business, we welcome you to apply today to j...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Consultant - Columbia, SC
  • PulteGroup, Inc.
  • Columbia, SC
  • We know that BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be part of a team th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Real Estate Agent
  • Marcus & Millichap
  • Columbia, SC
  • Marcus & Millichap is the industry's largest firm specializing in real estate investment sales and financing, as well as...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Representative, Customer Service
  • L C Industries
  • Sumter, SC
  • LC Industries - Job Description Base Supply Center Sales Rep I. JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Base Supply Center Location:...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Manager
  • Lennar Corp.,
  • Columbia, SC
  • Overview Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar! As one of the nation's largest builders, Lennar has built over one...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Known as the Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area, the namesake county adjoins Clarendon and Lee to form the core of Sumter-Lee-Clarendon tricounty area of South Carolina that includes the three counties in the east central Piedmont. The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census, and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census. Known as the Gamecock City,[citation needed] Sumter lies near the geographic center of the state of South Carolina at 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W / 33.92694°N 80.36361°W / 33.92694; ...
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Income Estimation for Top Purchasing Executive jobs
$211,484 to $307,362
Sumter, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago