Purchasing Manager

Acco Engineered Systems

Employee‑owned mechanical contractor designing, fabricating, installing and servicing HVAC, plumbing, piping, electrical and automation systems.

Oversee regional purchasing, manage vendors, negotiate contracts, lead team.

21 days ago ago

$106,000 - $143,000

Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Pleasanton, CA

Office Full-Time

Company Size

3,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Mechanical Services

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Building Services

Design-Build

Commissioning

Project Management

Sector Specialisms

Petro/Chemical

Power

Mining

Aerospace

Food & Beverage

Water Treatment

Biomass

Pharmaceutical

Role

What you would be doing

cost analysis

vendor management

po review

back charge

process improvement

negotiations

The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of filling photocopier/printers).
Work to manage the process of mitigating delays, properly notifying suppliers of their responsibilities from a cost perspective relative to supplier caused issues, and resolving billing disputes between ACCO and suppliers.
Work with PMs as requested for pre-bid buyouts. Suggest strategy on a job-by-job basis.
Create monthly reports for review with the Director of Purchasing including: Cost Analysis of Commodities and Major Equipment, Line Card Changes, Vendor Representative Changes, Vendor Problems, Vendor Meetings, PM Concerns, and Back Charge Log.
Subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiation.
Works to develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement.
As the employee maintains and orders supplies to the Project Group, the employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and mail cubicles.
Work with Sales Managers to ensure a working understanding of Project Manager needs in order to improve on Purchasing department processes and results.
Conduct weekly meetings (formal or informal) with office staff as needed to ensure timely subcontract processing, timely PO processing, bonds received, review of issues, and to foster a collaborative work environment with both internal and external customers.
Maintain a strong presence and relationship with Project Managers (PMs), Engineering and key staff at major suppliers in all markets.
Negotiate purchases for Major Equipment and Subcontracts on jobs up to $1,000,000; Larger jobs after review with either the Purchasing Director.
Reviews POs and subcontracts for typos, scope accuracy, contractual language and ethical issues.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Manage all back charges in the assigned area of operations, maintain back charge data, maintain folder structure, and review all pending back charges with the Purchasing Director. .
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Review incoming buyouts.
Stays current on the following emphasis points of Leadership & Communication, Dispute Resolution, Supply Chain Management, Redline Review, Pricing Agreements, Rebate Programs, Process Improvement, Productivity KPIs, Department Compliance.

What you bring

bachelor's

purchasing

excel

5+ years