Meet Phillip Aycock, the Town of Fort Mill’s very first Procurement Manager! Phillip has proudly served our community for the past 10 years, dedicating his career to making sure the Town’s purchases are handled with integrity, fairness, and efficiency.
👨💼 Why public service?
For Phillip, it’s all about giving back. “A career in public service allows you to give back to your community in meaningful ways. I feel a deep sense of responsibility and enjoy making a difference in the life of our community.”
📅 What’s a typical day like?
No two days look the same. Phillip collaborates with all departments across the Town and works with countless vendors to bring services and projects to life.
✅ Favorite part of the job?
“I get to see a purchase or project from the very beginning to completion. It’s incredibly rewarding to bring ideas off the page and into reality for our community.”
🏆 A proud accomplishment?
Phillip built the Procurement Department from the ground up! As the first Procurement Manager in Town history, he established processes that ensure open competition, ethical conduct, and support for all Town operations.
🌟 Why Fort Mill?
“I love working with our incredible Town staff and the many vendors that make this community great.”
📈 How does his work make an impact?
Phillip’s work helps ensure every purchase the Town makes is responsible, transparent, and compliant with laws and ordinances. It’s behind-the-scenes work that touches nearly every service the Town provides.
🍃 Favorite local spot?
The Anne Springs Close Greenway is a go-to favorite for Phillip.
🎉 Fun fact:
Phillip helps host reverse trade shows — events where the Town invites vendors to learn how to work with us. It’s a unique way to build strong partnerships throughout the state.
🛠️ Message to the community:
“The Procurement Department safeguards the quality and integrity of our procurement system, promotes cost savings, and ensures fairness in all that we do. We’re here to make every dollar count for Fort Mill.”
👏 Thank you, Phillip, for your decade of dedication to our thriving community!