Procurement Engineer

General Job Description 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Project Integration & Communication: serves as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments, and all external suppliers and participates in project meetings to inform the team of procurement needs and potential delays. On‑Site Setup & Administration: manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services. Procurement Log: creates and maintains procurement logs. Budget & Procurement Management: oversees budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services; negotiates with vendors; processes purchase orders and change orders; tracks equipment release and delivery against project schedules. Invoice & Financial Management: manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, reviews change‑order requests, prepares invoice packages, and verifies prices against POs and supporting documentation. P.O. & Subcontract Management: ensures accurate committed costs and timely execution of subcontracts; oversees subcontractor enrollment in project‑specific programs. Equipment Rental Management: utilizes existing agreements or negotiates new ones for equipment rental; performs rent‑vs‑buy analysis and tracks equipment on rent. Supplier Management: acts as a conduit for project needs to ACCO’s supplier base, resolves credit holds and payment problems, coordinates returns and credit memos, and maintains updated authorized vendor lists. Logistics Support: sources and manages transportation suppliers for project needs and oversees costs throughout the project duration. Project Close Out: validates all PO/subcontract values, ensures all invoices are submitted and paid, and manages the closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs. Other Duties: performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Position 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. College coursework in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) is preferred. Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or equivalent within the first 4 weeks. Working knowledge of HVAC 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. ACCO Competencies Proactivity / Initiative: recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision. Perseverance: persists through difficult challenges and bounces back from adversity. Insight: gathers and analyzes information to suggest new possibilities. Engagement: uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. Teamwork: works toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. Big Picture: understands and contributes to the organization’s short‑ and long‑term business strategy. Motivation / Dedication: commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility. Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: seeks out new experiences, knowledge, and constructive feedback, demonstrating openness to learning and change. Problem‑Solver: identifies, analyzes, and solves problems to support personal, group, department, or organizational objectives. Physical Requirements The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision and distance vision. Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Regularly required to walk and sit, as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for site inspections). Occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves. Hours This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typical work hours begin and end between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs. Travel 0–5 % of the time to and from the assigned office. Competitive Wages $58,500.00 to $79,857.00 annually. Actual compensation is determined by several factors unique to each candidate, including job‑related skills, depth of experience, certifications, education or training, and specific work location. The offered wage is one aspect of total compensation. Equal Employment Opportunity ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment. Notice To Outside Recruiters Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. 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