Buyer

Provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. Routine interaction with internal ACCO business leaders and suppliers ensures ACCO is well represented in the supplier marketplace by communicating ACCO’s requirements and relaying suppliers' capabilities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Issue subcontracts, equipment POs, and material POs within systems such as JDE, IFS, GP, etc.
• Review invoices, verify prices against POs and backup documentation, and input costs into proper programs.
• Process POs and change orders within required systems.
• Negotiate with vendors for equipment, materials, and day-to-day purchases to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
• Monitor vendor follow-ups to ensure items are delivered on required dates.
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with all vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist ACCO personnel in a professional and timely manner while maintaining good working relationships.
• Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
• Stay informed about vendor products, price trends, and hard-to-find parts.
• Manage warranty items and complete warranty tags.
• Handle core credits (e.g., compressors) from vendors.
• Coordinate service calls for copiers and facsimiles.
• Collaborate with the shipping and receiving department; may be responsible for shipping and receiving duties.
• Check tools in and out from the tool crib.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework in Business, Economics, or Management preferred.
• Proficiency in invoice processing and support systems (e.g., 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 HVAC parts and equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of local manufacturer’s representatives, dealers, and contractors (e.g., electrical, general, crane) is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related position or industry.
• Accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry.
• Team player attitude with a willingness to learn and perform diverse functions.
• Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally in a team environment.
• Strong business writing skills, including proper grammar and terminology.
• High customer service skills.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.

Skills

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Fights for difficult goals despite challenges and bounces back from adversity.
• Insight: Gathers and makes sense of information to suggest new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: Works effectively toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to short- and long-term business strategy; develops personal career vision.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals; takes responsibility and shows humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Seeks new experiences, knowledge, and feedback; open to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems in support of personal, group, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Regularly required to walk and sit; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for job walks and site inspections).
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

Schedule

Exempt position. Workdays are Monday through Friday, typically between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary. Travel: 0–5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.

Pay

Competitive wages ranging from $58,000 to $72,000 annually. Actual compensation is determined by factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, education, and work location.

About Us

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, we have designed, installed, and maintained over 250,000 mechanical projects, specializing in commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Our projects include high-profile sites like the California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium.

As a 100% employee-owned ESOP, ACCO combines the strength of a leading HVAC mechanical contractor with a family-oriented culture. Many employees have worked here for 25, 30, or even 40+ years. We value intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who prioritize customers and enjoy their work.