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.

Supervises : n / a

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Integration & Communication : This role serves as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments (Purchasing, Fleet, Logistics, Accounts Payable), and all external suppliers. The Procurement Engineer participates in project meetings to keep the team informed on procurement needs and potential delays, and also assists ACCO personnel in a professional and timely manner.
• On-Site Setup & Administration : The Procurement Engineer manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
• Procurement Log : Creates and maintains procurement logs
• Budget & Procurement Management : This position oversees the budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services, ensuring timely ordering and managing submittal requests. They are responsible for negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and availability, processing purchase orders and change orders, and tracking equipment release and delivery against project schedules.
• Invoice & Financial Management : The Procurement Engineer manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, and reviews change order requests. They confirm receipt of all invoiced items.

Prepare invoice packages as directed for purposes of billing or other project-specific needs

and verify prices against POs and supporting documentation.

Position Requirements ( Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certifications, Licenses, etc.

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

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.

ACCO Competencies :

Physical Requirements :

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

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 by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is regularly required to walk and sit, as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).

The employee is 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. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Travel :

0-5% of the time to and from the assigned office.

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