Procurement

• Build and implement a strategic sourcing framework that drives efficiency, compliance, and agility in purchasing software, cloud services, and business partnerships.
• Oversee procurement operations to ensure all requests flow smoothly through the right reviews and approval paths while meeting SLAs for speed and compliance.
• Partner with CISO and IT teams to ensure software purchases are secure, complementary to our existing stack, and optimized for cost.
• Serve as system admin for Zip, maintaining and improving workflows that guide stakeholders through each stage of the SaaS and services procurement lifecycle.
• Advise business partners on procurement policy and best practices, ensuring expectations are managed and decisions align with company standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to monitor and optimize cloud spend, surfacing insights that drive budget efficiency.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Vendor Management

• Maintain and deepen Nava’s relationships with existing cooperative purchasing vehicles, state-specific procurement mechanisms, and schedule contract holders
• Conduct regular outreach and engagement with vehicle administrators and state procurement officials to keep Nava positioned as an active, compliant, and preferred vendor on existing vehicles
• Monitor utilization rates and activity on current vehicles; identify underperforming vehicles and develop strategies to increase engagement or reactivate dormant relationships
• Track contract vehicle renewal timelines, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations; coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure Nava meets all vehicle-level requirements proactively
• Serve as Nava’s primary relationship owner with vehicle administrators, cooperative purchasing organizations, and state procurement bodies
• Identify procurement vehicles, cooperative agreements, and acquisition pathways in priority states where Nava currently lacks coverage or where gaps create a competitive disadvantage
• Develop and execute a vehicle establishment roadmap, prioritizing new cooperative agreements, schedule contracts, and state-specific vehicles that open doors in key target states before pursuits require them
• Lead the application, onboarding, and activation process for new vehicles; coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Contracts to ensure compliance and timely execution
• Build and maintain a current vehicle map that tracks which vehicles Nava is on, which are actively used, and which represent untapped entry points by territory
• Lead the early operationalization of Nava’s NASPO ValuePoint agreement, including identifying the incremental infrastructure, processes, and marketing efforts required to support NASPO at scale
• Develop a NASPO-specific go-to-market plan that identifies target states, outreach strategies, and activation milestones for the first 6–12 months
• Coordinate with the GTM and Communications teams to develop NASPO-specific marketing and nurturing materials that increase state awareness of and confidence in purchasing through the vehicle
• Track NASPO pipeline activity and utilization; report on vehicle performance and surface recommendations for improving activation and revenue contribution
• Provide per-territory acquisition pathway recommendations integrated directly into Capture Engineer territory capture plans, answering “how does this state buy services like ours” before the relationship conversation advances far enough to matter
• Conduct competitive vehicle analysis: identify where competitors are positioned on cooperative vehicles that could lock Nava out of procurements, and develop strategies to close those gaps preemptively
• Advise Capture Managers on activated pursuits where vehicle selection is a competitive variable
• Research and analyze state-specific procurement authority, sole-source pathways, emergency procurement options, and cooperative vehicle eligibility to ensure Nava has a viable acquisition route for every priority opportunity
• Maintain a landscape of cooperative purchasing organizations (NASPO, NCPA, SEWP, state-specific cooperatives) and advise on Nava’s positioning relative to each

Procurement Vehicle Strategist

• Own and execute short and long-term category strategies aligned with brand experience and enterprise growth objectives.
• Lead the development of 3–5 year category roadmaps focused on revenue growth, margin expansion, and market differentiation.
• Identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and consumer behavior insights to influence category innovation and expansion.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve or exceed sales and inventory productivity targets across all retail locations.
• Manage category performance through key retail metrics including: Sales per guest, Sales per square foot, Inventory productivity, Gross margin and IMU performance.
• Lead enterprise assortment planning strategy across all retail channels and locations.
• Build and maintain a strategic Core Assortment that balances innovation, margin optimization, and inventory efficiency.
• Direct product lifecycle management including new product introductions, assortment refreshes, and exit strategies.
• Develop and manage strategic vendor partnerships, including negotiation of pricing, terms, and product exclusivity.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain leadership to develop inventory strategies that optimize working capital and minimize aging inventory.
• Establish a data-driven decision culture by leveraging sales analytics, customer insights, and market research.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, Finance, and Visual Merchandising.
• Mentor and develop merchandising team members and analysts.

Category Manager

• Serve as the enterprise lead for strategic procurement, defining sourcing strategies, standards, and operating models inclusive of project roadmaps and initiatives.
• Own and govern the end-to-end strategic procurement for all vendors except facilities, including intake, prioritization, capacity alignment, budget stewardship, and performance reporting.
• Translate enterprise and executive strategies into actionable procurement plans that accelerate modernization, improve margins, and enable scalable growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on vendor market dynamics, sourcing risks, and long-term investment implications.
• Ensure disciplined decision-making, investment accountability, and cross-functional alignment in procurement decision-making.
• Ensure procurement activities are integrated with enterprise portfolio management, planning, and financial controls.
• Lead the development of enterprise-grade RFPs, including requirements definition, evaluation criteria, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment, to ensure disciplined, competitive, and value-driven vendor selection including coordination of applicable demos and proofs of concept.
• Lead complex, high-impact vendor acquisitions and negotiations on behalf of the enterprise, including RFP/RFI strategy, ROI analysis, and vendor selection.
• Represent the organization in senior-level vendor discussions and negotiations, ensuring outcomes protect enterprise interests and deliver measurable value.
• In partnership with business owners, establish and enforce SLAs and performance guarantees within vendor contracts to ensure measurable service delivery standards, including defining KPIs, reporting non-compliance, and driving corrective actions when commitments are not met.
• Ensure procurement decisions balance short-term needs with long-term enterprise value and risk considerations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Director, Enterprise Strategic Procurement

• Responsible for the equipment life cycle, from start to finish.
• Supporting and coordinating with the Sales and Service departments.
• Project planning and management for all equipment orders.
• Coordinates freight quotes for Equipment Procurement Specialist in order to inform customer.
• Procurement of equipment orders from Equipment Specialists, Territory Sales Representatives and all internal/external customers.
• Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, maintains equipment files, processes credits and returns.
• Verifies orders upon receipt from the shipper.
• Supports the installation of equipment with the Service Department, Equipment Specialist, Territory Salesperson and the Customer.
• Tracks the entire cycle of an equipment/parts order including Sales order, invoicing, and punch list.

Equipment Procurement Specialist – Veterinary

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for EPC contracts that align with project requirements and business unit priorities
• Lead competitive bidding events, supplier evaluations, contract development, and negotiations to achieve favorable commercial outcomes
• Review contract terms, redlines, and execution documents to help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
• Perform market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities, sourcing options, and potential risks
• Partner with legal, tax, cybersecurity, finance, project management, and operations teams to support sourcing decisions and governance requirements
• Coordinate project documentation, trackers, exhibits, purchase orders, and supplier deliverables to support milestone-driven execution
• Communicate risks, commercial considerations, and sourcing recommendations clearly to business partners and supply chain leadership
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and development of sourcing best practices

Senior Sourcing Specialist

• Optimize supplier capacity to meet business goals through strategic capacity modeling
• Maintain accurate ERP data and manage supplier relationships to balance capacity utilization effectively
• Create purchasing capacity models and align with demand planning
• Lead communication across teams
• Manage relationships with suppliers and local/global supply teams to support execution
• Ensure capacity optimization to support business objectives by identifying action plans to mitigate under/overutilized capacity

Purchasing Planner – Rotors

• Lead sourcing activities for elevator machines and critical strategic components across the NAA region
• Develop and implement the regional sourcing strategy for Machines & Strategic Components
• Provide operational support to NAA manufacturing and field sites for all machine and strategic component needs
• Monitor supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) and drive corrective actions
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms using data-driven models
• Manage the full supplier base for machines and strategic components
• Collaborate with Engineering to align specifications and strategies
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) related to new technologies

Regional Category Manager – Machines, Strategic Components

• Manage various types of IT contracts including software, hardware, and managed services
• Own end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing strategy development and proposal analysis
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and execute purchase orders
• Partner with peers and senior leaders to shape strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance to support Boeing innovation

Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

• Manage various types of IT contracts including software, hardware, and managed services
• Own end-to-end procurement activities including early engagement with stakeholders, sourcing strategy development, RFP authoring, proposal analysis, Terms & Conditions negotiation, and purchase order execution
• Assists with developing integrated supplier and category strategies
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Evaluates supplier capabilities and performance to support Boeing innovation of products and services
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
• Recommends and implements supply chain process improvements
• Builds and maintains relationships across the enterprise and within the supply base

• Lead all supply chain management activities within the assigned project scope, including equipment and spare parts for BOP, HRSG and MSD.
• Define and implement the project-specific sourcing and procurement approach in line with contract requirements, including applicable sourcing and financing restrictions.
• Ensure smooth handover of supply chain scope from the tender phase to project execution.
• In close cooperation with the PTM, review and update the purchasing strategy and project-specific sourcing concept.
• Ensure alignment of the purchasing strategy with commodity strategies and approved supplier panels, minimizing deviations where possible.
• Verify procurement budgets with the Project Finance Manager and resolve any allocation discrepancies.
• Review the baseline project schedule and work closely with the project scheduler to optimize procurement timing and delivery milestones.
• Interpret the commercial requirements of the EPC contract and issue the project-related purchasing conditions.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual requirements for documentation, including shipping documents, manufacturing reports, and certificates.
• Ensure appropriate supplier quality and expediting monitoring concepts are in place.
• Maintain and update the vendor list, securing client approval in coordination with the PEM and PD.
• Support contract and claim management activities, including vendor recovery, in collaboration with Commodity Managers and other sourcing stakeholders.
• Support invoice release, warranty and bond management, and critical order negotiations as needed.
• Lead regular cross-functional procurement progress reviews with key project stakeholders and document meeting outcomes.
• Prepare and distribute monthly procurement progress, cost, and claim summary reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and EHS requirements across the project.
• Serve as the primary contact for commercial, legal, administrative, and organizational procurement matters related to the project.
• Act as the frontline leader for installation parts required by sites.
• Monitor key project supply chain KPIs, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Track the completeness and timely delivery of technical specifications from the engineering team.

Project Sourcing Manager

• Recruit and maintain sub-contractor staff adequate to construct the Division’s homes in the timeframes allocated by the company.
• Follow company guidelines for onboarding new sub-contractors and ensure all necessary paperwork is in place and properly routed to ensure all vendors are fully documented before work commences.
• Bid and monitor all costs associated with the construction of the Division’s homes to ensure the company is receiving the best market price for labor and materials.
• Review PO pre-releases to ensure accuracy prior to job start.
• Consult and manage sub-contractors that are not producing results that are up to the company’s standards.
• Analyze Division financials and variance reports to ensure maximum profitability.
• Participate in Corporate national purchasing program initiatives to ensure Division compliance.
• Monitor Division’s compliance with OSHA safety standards and train field personnel in same.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Division Purchasing Manager

• Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying the right potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval
• Build sound relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously—from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships
• Organize a large database of partnerships, be data-driven, and provide clear reporting back to management on the status of renewals or other important contract terms
• Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking
• Ensure that all contracts are executed & cataloged, and that approved payments reflect contractual terms

Procurement jobs in South Carolina

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Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Vendor Management

Procurement Vehicle Strategist

Category Manager

Director, Enterprise Strategic Procurement

Equipment Procurement Specialist – Veterinary

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Purchasing Planner – Rotors

Regional Category Manager – Machines, Strategic Components

Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Project Sourcing Manager

Division Purchasing Manager

Technology Sourcing Manager