Procurement Engineer

Acco Engineered Systems; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acco Engineered Systems is looking for a Procurement Engineer in Boise, Idaho. This position involves providing on-site supply chain assistance, acting as the primary contact for procurement activities, ensuring effective cost control and supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will manage procurement and budget for project equipment and services, maintaining logs, handling invoices, and overseeing supplier interactions. Strong communication skills and a background in business or economics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
• Proficient at using MS Excel and MS Word.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between project team, ACCO departments, and external suppliers.
• Manage jobsite setup and administration.
• Create and maintain procurement logs.
• Oversee budget and procurement management.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong business writing

High customer service skills

Detail-oriented organization

MS Excel proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

College course in Business, Economics, or Management preferred

Tools

Invoice Processing Software

Finvari Support

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Project Integration & Communication: Liaison between project team, ACCO departments, and external suppliers. Participate in project meetings and assist ACCO personnel.
• On‑Site Setup & Administration: Manage jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
• Procurement Log: Create and maintain procurement logs.
• Budget & Procurement Management: Oversee budget and buyout for project equipment, materials, and services; negotiate with vendors; process purchase orders and change orders; track equipment release and delivery.
• Invoice & Financial Management: Manage Medius queue, validate invoice pricing, review change order requests, confirm receipt of invoiced items, prepare invoice packages, verify prices against POs.
• P.O. & Subcontract Management: Ensure accurate committed costs, manage timely execution of subcontracts, oversee contractor enrollment, issue subcontracts as needed.
• Equipment Rental Management: Utilize existing agreements or negotiate new ones; perform rent‑vs‑buy analysis; track equipment on rent.
• Supplier Management: Coordinate supplier needs with ACCO’s supplier base; resolve issues; oversee returns and credit memos; maintain vendor lists; manage warranty items and credits.
• Logistics Support: Source and manage transportation suppliers; oversee costs.
• Project Close Out: Validate PO/subcontract values; ensure invoices submitted and paid; close out open commitments.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong business writing skills, proper grammar and terminology.
• High customer service skills.
• Organize large amounts of information with attention to detail.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• College course in Business, Economics, or Management preferred.
• Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or similar within first 4 weeks.
• Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment.
• Knowledge of local manufacturers’ representatives and dealers.
• Knowledge of local contractors (electrical, general, crane, etc.).
• Accuracy and a detail‑oriented approach to data entry.
• Proficient‑plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.

Core Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Fights for difficult goals, overcomes 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 toward common goals with others, supporting and encouraging teammates.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organization’s short‑ and long‑term strategy; develops independent career vision.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence, takes responsibility, and shows humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Seeks new experiences and knowledge, demonstrates openness to learning.
• Problem‑Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems to support objectives.

Physical Requirements

• May regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 30 pounds.
• Close and distance vision required.
• Must stand, use hands, reach, talk or hear regularly.
• Must walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for site inspections.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

Hours

Exempt position. Workdays Monday through Friday. Hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime may be needed.

Travel

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.