Procurement Engineer

ACCO Engineered Systems•Columbus, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This Procurement Engineer role provides comprehensive on-site supply chain assistance, embedding a dedicated employee within the project team. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for all supply chain and procurement-related activities, ensuring seamless project execution, effective cost control, and strong supplier relationships.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person.
Strong business writing skills, including the use of proper grammar and terminology.
Ability to demonstrate high customer service skills.
Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment required.
Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives and dealers.
Knowledge of local contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and a detail-oriented approach to data entry.
Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.

Nice To Haves

College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments (Purchasing, Fleet, Logistics, Accounts Payable), and all external suppliers.
Participates in project meetings to keep the team informed on procurement needs and potential delays.
Assists ACCO personnel in a professional and timely manner.
Manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
Creates and maintains procurement logs.
Oversees the budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services, ensuring timely ordering and managing submittal requests.
Negotiates with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
Processes purchase orders and change orders.
Tracks equipment release and delivery against project schedules.
Manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, and reviews change order requests.
Confirms receipt of all invoiced items.
Prepares invoice packages as directed for purposes of billing or other project-specific needs and verifies prices against POs and supporting documentation.
Ensures accurate committed costs and manages the timely execution of subcontracts.
Oversees subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs and can issue subcontracts in unique situations.
Utilizes existing agreements or negotiates new ones for equipment rental.
Performs rent vs. buy analysis and tracks equipment on rent to ensure accurate charges.
Acts as a conduit for project needs to ACCO's supplier base, finding solutions and resolving issues like credit holds or payment problems.
Coordinates returns and credit memos.
Maintains professional relationships with vendors and keeps updated authorized vendor lists.
Maintains an understanding of vendor products, price trends, and hard-to-find parts.
Handles warranty items and core credits.
Sources and manages transportation suppliers for project needs.
Oversees costs throughout the project duration.
Validates all PO/subcontract values and ensures all invoices are submitted and paid.
Manages the closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs.
Performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor.