Category Buyer-Indirect Procurement

Accel Entertainment, Inc.; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect sourcing across multiple sites in the United States.

You will handle the full procurement lifecycle, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while maintaining policy compliance. The role requires 3–5+ years in procurement, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and Coupa.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite and Coupa are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and sourcing for indirect categories aligned with budgets and policies.
• Manage procurement lifecycle: requisition to purchase order to delivery and resolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand demand, timing, and service needs.
• Support bidding, negotiations, and contract lifecycle activities with leadership.
• Perform spend analysis and identify opportunities for savings and standardization.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk, ensuring compliance with terms.

Skills

Analytics

Supplier management

Procurement processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

About Us Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting.

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute purchasing and sourcing activities for assigned indirect categories in alignment with business requirements, approved budgets, procurement policies, and negotiated agreements. Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition and supplier selection through purchase order placement, delivery or service completion, issue resolution, and documentation. Partner with business stakeholders to understand demand, specifications, timing, service requirements, and changing operational priorities across Accel locations. Coordinate with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times, service levels, order status, and issue resolution to support continuity of operations. Support competitive sourcing, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract lifecycle activities in partnership with Procurement leadership. Perform spend and purchasing analysis to identify consolidation, standardization, demand management, and supplier rationalization opportunities. Identify and deliver cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities through sourcing, negotiations, order consolidation, process improvement, and use of preferred suppliers and agreements. Monitor supplier performance and risk, including service levels, quality, responsiveness, lead times, and compliance with contractual or purchasing requirements; escalat material risks and support corrective actions. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, contract, and system data and support procurement technology and process improvements, including Coupa, NetSuite, and related tools. Ensure purchases are aligned with approval workflows, contract terms, pricing structures, regulatory requirements, and company procurement standards. Develop and maintain KPI reporting for assigned categories, including savings and cost avoidance, supplier performance, purchase order cycle time, contract and preferred-supplier compliance, service levels, and spend visibility. Proactively communicate supply or service risks to Procurement leadership and business stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions that protect business and customer priorities. Support the rollout and adoption of standardized procurement processes, supplier management practices, SOPs, and national procurement initiatives across Accel markets. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other business functions as applicable to improve procurement effectiveness, reduce waste, and support business objectives. Support key procurement initiatives, special projects, and additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related function; indirect procurement experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong understanding of purchasing processes, sourcing, supplier management, purchase orders, contract terms, and procurement controls. Experience supporting multi-site purchasing and working with cross-functional business stakeholders. Experience working with ERP and procurement systems; NetSuite experience preferred and Coupa experience is a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform spend analysis, evaluate supplier proposals, calculate savings, and prepare KPI and management reporting. Strong strategic and critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to identify business and supplier risks, prioritize competing requirements, and execute in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an effective consultative, collaborative, and influencing approach across organizational levels. High level of integrity, attention to detail, process discipline, and commitment to protecting confidential information. Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to support evolving business priorities and procurement initiatives. Minimum of 21 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Sit for prolonged periods
Calculate figures and amounts
Analyze financial data
Occasionally required to stand
Occasionally required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Utilize visual acuity to read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Base Pay Range:

$72,000-85,000/yr This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.

Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Welcome to Accel Entertainment Careers!

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting.