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Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934 owners and builders have selected ACCO to design install and maintain more than 250 000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design fabrication installation maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC refrigeration plumbing process piping and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building a shopping mall hospital semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant...ACCO can design build install and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.
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Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager this position is responsible for providing a turnkey procurement solution to the Project Manager (PM) for all Procurement related activities maintaining strong internal and external relationships following all internal and external requirements and procedures and representing the company in a positive manner at all times.
WHAT DOES THIS ROLE INVOLVE?
Responsible for full-cycle procurement processes from bid through warranty to ensure all projects have the materials needed and the company is protected by complying with all required internal and external regulations and procedures
Acquire bids from multiple vendors to evaluate which is most suitable for project needs
Work closely with Project Managers to negotiate to price and procure equipment goods and services in support of projects
Accurately create and execute subcontract agreements (in collaboration with Subcontract Administrators) and PSA (Professional Service Agreements) agreements in a timely manner ensuring that agreements are in place prior to work beginning on the project site
Assist the Sub Insurance Administrator in tracking down the certificate of insurance as needed
Request and compile equipment and subcontract submittals to ensure compliance
Work with Project Managers and Suppliers to maintain an "expediting log" and to track equipment lead-times ensuring the timely release of equipment in order to meet project requirements
Follow up throughout equipment production to ensure that equipment is delivered as promised by the Supplier
Work with the Project Manager to negotiate and settle back charges as applicable to ensure fair charges to the supplier as well as proper reimbursement to ACCO
Maintain and share knowledge of market conditions as they pertain to pricing service and known product issues
Work with the Purchasing team to update and maintain unit cost pricing database
Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services
Evaluate market trends through commodity pricing
Create and foster strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers to ensure that ACCO is well represented in the supplier marketplace both by being able to represent a comprehensive picture of ACCOs requirements to the suppliers as well as being able to communicate suppliers capabilities and needs back into ACCO
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
While the Buyer will receive the majority of their daily working directions from their respective Project Manager groups; the Purchasing Managers are responsible for ensuring that the Purchasing Department's actions remain consistent with corporate policies and procedures. The following items need support and direction from the Purchasing Manager superseding any direction from the Project Manager:
Ethics - ACCO operates in a fair and honest manner with all Suppliers. The Buyer is responsible to ensure that our treatment of suppliers is fair and honest. Any questions related to this should be directed to the Purchasing Manager.
Use of Non-union labor including hiring a non-union subcontractor
Any modifications to Terms and Conditions supplier Insurance Requirements subcontractor Bonding Requirements subcontractor Exhibit and Public Works issues
Documentation that requires a signature (including but not limited to: subcontracts PSAs purchase orders credit apps work order documents supplier proposals etc.)
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?
2-5 years of industry and/or purchasing experience preferred
Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills
Excellent and effective written and verbal communication and listening skills
Able to work effectively and professionally in a fast-paced team environment
Strong customer service skills
Able to organize large amounts of information
Must be goal-oriented and meet deadlines
ACCO Competencies:
Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
Likeability: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting encouraging and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategies. On a personal level have independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences knowledge and candid feedback; demonstrating openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify analyze and solve a problem in support of personal group department or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(The physical demands described herein 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).
Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up-to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work.
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Attendance Requirements:
Regular and routine attendance is necessary for the role.
Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Collaborative Company Culture- We have a diverse environment of skilled professionals - field construction workers engineering project managers service technicians and supporting staff - who collaborate together and make Sunbelt Controls an engaging place to work.
Competitive Benefits - including medical plans dental vision 401k & company match supplemental insurance.
ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Program. An exciting benefit from us to you free of cost to all eligible employees.
Paid time off - including Holidays Vacation Sick Time and Personal Time
Professional Development Programs - Educational reimbursements Professional memberships training programs and career growth opportunities.
ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.
We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans and those qualified are encouraged to apply.
