Procurement Engineer

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No listed perks

Job summary

Insight Global in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Engineer to provide on-site supply chain support within the project team. You will serve as the primary contact for procurement activities, ensuring timely orders and strong supplier relationships to control costs.

Responsibilities include coordinating POs and subcontracts, managing budget, tracking invoices, logistics, and project close-out to keep every phase on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a procurement or related role.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives, dealers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between the project team and suppliers.
• Manage on-site procurement setup and administration.
• Create and maintain procurement logs.
• Oversee budget and buyout for equipment and services.
• Process purchase orders and change orders, verify pricing.
• Coordinate subcontract management and supplier relations.
• Support invoicing, payments, and project close-out.

Skills

3-5 years procurement

MS Excel

MS Word

Local reps/contractors knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Bid Tracer

Medius

Job description

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a procurement related position, working hands on with any field or PM staff supporting projects
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives, dealers, and contractors

Pluses:

• Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment is preferred
• OSHA 30 certification
• Proficiency in Bid Tracer
• Experience with JD Edwards as an ERP

Job Description:

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.

• Project Integration & Communication: This role serves as the primary liaison between the project team, departments (Purchasing, Fleet, Logistics, Accounts Payable), and all external suppliers. The Procurement Engineer participates in project meetings to keep the team informed on procurement needs and potential delays, and also assists personnel in a professional and timely manner.
• On-Site Setup & Administration: The Procurement Engineer manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
• Procurement Log: Creates and maintains procurement logs
• Budget & Procurement Management: This position oversees the budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services, ensuring timely ordering and managing submittal requests. They are responsible for negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and availability, processing purchase orders and change orders, and tracking equipment release and delivery against project schedules.
• Invoice & Financial Management: The Procurement Engineer manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, and reviews change order requests. They confirm receipt of all invoiced items. Prepare invoice packages as directed for purposes of billing or other project-specific needs and verify prices against POs and supporting documentation.
• P.O. & Subcontract Management: This individual ensures accurate committed costs and manages the timely execution of subcontracts. They also oversee subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs and can issue subcontracts in unique situations.
• Equipment Rental Management: The role involves utilizing existing agreements or negotiating new ones for equipment rental. The Procurement Engineer performs rent vs. buy analysis and tracks equipment on rent to ensure accurate charges.
• Supplier Management: This position acts as a conduit for project needs to supplier base, finding solutions and resolving issues like credit holds or payment problems. They are also responsible for coordinating returns and credit memos, maintaining professional relationships with vendors, and keeping updated authorized vendor lists. Furthermore, they maintain an understanding of vendor products, price trends, and hard-to-find parts, and handle warranty items and core credits.
• Logistics Support: The Procurement Engineer sources and manages transportation suppliers for project needs. They oversee costs throughout the project duration.
• Project Close Out: This role validates all PO/subcontract values and ensures all invoices are submitted and paid. They manage the closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs.
• Other Duties: The Procurement Engineer performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor.