Buyer (Temp to Hire)

Provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with internal ACCO business leaders, as well as all suppliers to ensure that ACCO is well represented in the supplier marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process of issuing subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within the proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.).
• Review invoices and verify prices against POs, backup documentation, and input costs in proper programs.
• Process POs and change orders within required systems.
• Negotiate with vendors to include 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 a professional and ethical relationship with all vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle, coordinate, and assist all ACCO personnel as required in a professional and timely manner while maintaining good working relationships.
• Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
• Maintain understanding of all items a vendor sells, price trends, and hard-to-find parts from different vendors.
• Responsible for all warranty items and filling out warranty tags.
• Responsible for all core credits (compressors) from vendors.
• Responsible for all service calls on copiers and facsimiles.
• Work together with the shipping and receiving department; at times, responsible for all shipping and receiving.
• Responsible for checking in and out of tools from the tool crib.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of “local” manufacturer’s representatives and dealers.
• Knowledge of “local” contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc. is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related position or industry.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and a detail-oriented approach to data entry.
• Team player attitude with a willingness to learn and perform many different 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 use of proper grammar and terminology.
• High customer service skills.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be goal-oriented and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the ability to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information authentically.
• 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 humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Seeks out new experiences, knowledge, and feedback; demonstrates openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

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.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close 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; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

Schedule

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 primary office to regional branch offices.

Pay

Competitive wages ranging from $63,510.00 to $78,840.00 annually. Actual compensation is determined by factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location.

About Us

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.

Here at ACCO, we are part of something bigger. Our projects include the California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years!