Strategic Supply Chain Analyst — Sourcing & Savings

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division in Sumter, SC seeks a Supply Chain Analyst to provide advanced analytical support for planning and procurement, ensuring on-time deliveries, quality, and cost efficiency while aligning with engineering specs and production needs.

You will identify new suppliers, visit supplier sites, support regional purchasing contracts, manage inventory, and collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvements, price reductions, and effective risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of supply chain experience as stated.
• Experience with BOMs and drawings/blueprints as part of material planning.
• Willing to work in Sumter, SC with no immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to support ongoing improvements.
• Visit supplier sites to build relationships and drive value in the process.
• Support regional purchasing contracts and manage inventory to production schedules.
• Assist in price negotiation, RFQs, and supplier quality activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, accounting and quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or engineering

High School/GED with 3 years of supply chain experience

Tools

AS400

MAPICS

VISTA

DMM

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division in Sumter, SC seeks a Supply Chain Analyst to provide advanced analytical support for planning and procurement, ensuring on-time deliveries, quality, and cost efficiency while aligning with engineering specs and production needs.

You will identify new suppliers, visit supplier sites, support regional purchasing contracts, manage inventory, and collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvements, price reductions, and effective risk mitigation.