Strategic Procurement Specialist

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benets

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eastern Cares Mission Days

Growth and Development

Positive Company Culture

Job summary

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Management professional to develop strategic buying plans and optimize supplier performance across the enterprise. You will negotiate with vendors, manage PO lifecycle, and coordinate stock transfers to sustain inventory health.

You will also analyze market data to inform cost strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in procurement operations and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 1+ years working with large data sets.
• 3–7+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans aligned with inventory needs and sales forecasts.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
• Monitor vendor performance (pricing, lead times, fill rates) and address issues proactively.
• Assist in creation, issuance, and management of Divvy cards for the sales team; manage PO lifecycle.
• Enter and manage stock transfers across branches/warehouses to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Expedite open purchase orders and communicate delays to internal stakeholders.
• Analyze data on commodity pricing trends and supply market changes; provide insights for buying decisions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Mgmt

Vendor coordination

Eclipse reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Management professional to develop strategic buying plans and optimize supplier performance across the enterprise. You will negotiate with vendors, manage PO lifecycle, and coordinate stock transfers to sustain inventory health.

You will also analyze market data to inform cost strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in procurement operations and supplier relationships.