Procurement Engineer- Columbus

Procurement Engineer - Columbus

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Procurement Engineer to join their client's project team in Columbus, Ohio. This position involves providing comprehensive on-site supply chain assistance and serving as the primary point of contact for all supply chain and procurement-related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Project Integration & Communication: Serve as the liaison between the project team, departments, and external suppliers. Participate in project meetings to inform the team about procurement needs and potential delays.
• On-Site Setup & Administration: Manage jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
• Procurement Log: Create and maintain procurement logs.
• Budget & Procurement Management: Oversee budget and buyout for project equipment, materials, and services. Negotiate with vendors for competitive pricing, process purchase orders, and track equipment delivery against project schedules.
• Invoice & Financial Management: Manage the Medius queue, validate invoice pricing, review change order requests, and confirm receipt of invoiced items. Prepare invoice packages for billing and verify prices against POs.
• P.O. & Subcontract Management: Ensure accurate committed costs and manage timely execution of subcontracts. Oversee subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs.
• Equipment Rental Management: Utilize existing agreements or negotiate new ones for equipment rental. Perform rent vs. buy analysis and track equipment on rent.
• Supplier Management: Act as a conduit for project needs to supplier base, resolve issues like credit holds, and coordinate returns and credit memos. Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Logistics Support: Source and manage transportation suppliers for project needs and oversee costs.
• Project Close Out: Validate all PO/subcontract values, ensure invoices are submitted and paid, and manage closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong business writing skills, including grammar and terminology.
• High customer service skills.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information with attention to detail.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; college course in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and processes within the first 4 weeks.
• Working knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment.
• Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives and dealers.
• Knowledge of local contractors.
• Accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry.
• Proficient user of MS Excel and MS Word.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 1st shift

Compensation:

Pay: $58,000 - $80,000 annually

Benefits:

Direct Hire

Location:

On-site in Columbus, OH

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.