Procurement Engineer

ACCO Engineered Systems•Commerce, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Engineer provides comprehensive on-site supply chain assistance as an embedded member of the project team and serves as the primary contact for procurement and supply chain activities. The role supports project execution, cost control, supplier relationships, and coordination among the project team, ACCO departments, and external suppliers. The position manages jobsite setup and administration, procurement logs, budgets and buyouts, vendor negotiations, purchase orders, change orders, submittals, equipment releases and deliveries, invoices, subcontract commitments, and equipment rentals. It also supports supplier and logistics management, resolves vendor issues, coordinates returns and credits, and handles warranty items. At project closeout, the Procurement Engineer validates purchase order and subcontract values, ensures invoices are submitted and paid, and reconciles open commitments and job costs. This is an exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday, with work hours typically beginning and ending between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. as arranged with the supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary based on business needs. Travel is 0–5% to and from the assigned office. The annual salary range is $81,000 to $106,500; actual compensation depends on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, education or training, and work location.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills, in person and over the phone.
Strong business writing skills, including proper grammar and terminology.
Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
Working knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment.
Knowledge of local manufacturers’ representatives and dealers.
Knowledge of local contractors, including electrical, general, and crane contractors.
Accuracy and a detail-oriented approach to data entry.
Proficient-plus level user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds; close and distance vision; and regularly standing, handling or feeling objects, reaching, talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for job walks and site inspections. Occasionally reaching above shoulder height is also required.
Demonstrate the listed ACCO competencies: proactivity and initiative, perseverance, insight, engagement, teamwork, big-picture thinking, motivation and dedication, technical curiosity and willingness to learn, and problem-solving.
Develop proficiency within the first four weeks in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or a single emphasis area: AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in a related field such as business, economics, or management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments, and external suppliers, and participate in project meetings to communicate procurement needs and potential delays.
Assist ACCO personnel professionally and promptly.
Manage jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
Create and maintain procurement logs.
Oversee project equipment, materials, and services budgets and buyouts; ensure timely ordering and manage submittal requests.
Negotiate with vendors for competitive pricing and availability; process purchase orders and change orders; track equipment releases and deliveries against project schedules.
Manage the Medius queue, validate invoice pricing, review change order requests, confirm receipt of invoiced items, prepare invoice packages as directed, and verify prices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
Ensure accurate committed costs and timely subcontract execution; oversee subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs and issue subcontracts in unique situations.
Use existing agreements or negotiate new equipment rental agreements, perform rent-versus-buy analyses, and track rented equipment to ensure accurate charges.
Communicate project needs to suppliers and resolve issues such as credit holds and payment problems.
Coordinate returns and credit memos, maintain professional vendor relationships and current authorized vendor lists, monitor vendor products and price trends, locate hard-to-find parts, and handle warranty items and core credits.
Source and manage transportation suppliers and oversee logistics costs throughout the project.
Validate purchase order and subcontract values at project closeout, ensure invoices are submitted and paid, and close open commitments to reconcile job costs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.