Acco Engineered Systems
Overview
General Job Description: Purchasing Director directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to provide the material and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to change in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Supervises:
Purchasing Managers or Supervisors Responsibilities
Oversee all procurement support operations including purchasing, subcontracting, project vendor management support, Tool cribs, Fabrication Shops, Facility Management, Capital Expenditures, and other Business Unit costs. Develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement. Signature authority for project support purchase orders, subcontracts, business unit or CapEx AIA contracts. Responsible for subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiations. Maintain relationships with key staff at major suppliers in all markets. Work with Business Unit Managers to ensure a working understanding of ACCO’s needs in order to continually improve on Purchasing department processes and results. Maintain productivity KPI for Project Buyers to ensure requests are being handled in a timely manner. Hold regular meetings with direct reports to review all open problems, understand cost implications, and direct strategy to ensure ethical practices with our suppliers and minimum ACCO’s loss as a result of supplier actions. Prepare quarterly report for distribution to VP level ACCO leaders and the VP, Procurement which details open problems, summary of any issues, expected cost impacts, and recovery projections. 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. Maintain an understanding of material demands and commodity markets as it relates to developing the best cost positions possible. Ability to motivate and lead a diverse and complex team. Demonstrates high ethical standards. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Advanced dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Understanding of Supply Chain Management and the complexities of multi-tier supply chain management. Has a basic understanding of subcontracting including applicable terms and requirements (insurance, indemnity, payment, etc.). Track record of process management, project management, and evaluation. Proven ability to foster internal and external relationships. Proven ability to advocate and persevere on behalf of the organization. 10+ years of experience in leading purchasing initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. Purchasing@ACCO: Understanding of how to work within ACCO to develop Purchasing into a resource for the company, and to prevent it from being an internal roadblock. Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision. Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity. Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility and shows personal humility. Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change. Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives. Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in leading purchasing initiatives. - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. Physical Requirements
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: Close vision and Distance vision. 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. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections). The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves. Hours
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:
15 - 20% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices. Compensation
Competitive Wages: $133,000 - $171,500 annually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #ACCO #LI-MM2 About Us
Why join ACCO? 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. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs. Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. What’s great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do. 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.
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General Job Description: Purchasing Director directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to provide the material and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to change in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Supervises:
Purchasing Managers or Supervisors Responsibilities
Oversee all procurement support operations including purchasing, subcontracting, project vendor management support, Tool cribs, Fabrication Shops, Facility Management, Capital Expenditures, and other Business Unit costs. Develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement. Signature authority for project support purchase orders, subcontracts, business unit or CapEx AIA contracts. Responsible for subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiations. Maintain relationships with key staff at major suppliers in all markets. Work with Business Unit Managers to ensure a working understanding of ACCO’s needs in order to continually improve on Purchasing department processes and results. Maintain productivity KPI for Project Buyers to ensure requests are being handled in a timely manner. Hold regular meetings with direct reports to review all open problems, understand cost implications, and direct strategy to ensure ethical practices with our suppliers and minimum ACCO’s loss as a result of supplier actions. Prepare quarterly report for distribution to VP level ACCO leaders and the VP, Procurement which details open problems, summary of any issues, expected cost impacts, and recovery projections. 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. Maintain an understanding of material demands and commodity markets as it relates to developing the best cost positions possible. Ability to motivate and lead a diverse and complex team. Demonstrates high ethical standards. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Advanced dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Understanding of Supply Chain Management and the complexities of multi-tier supply chain management. Has a basic understanding of subcontracting including applicable terms and requirements (insurance, indemnity, payment, etc.). Track record of process management, project management, and evaluation. Proven ability to foster internal and external relationships. Proven ability to advocate and persevere on behalf of the organization. 10+ years of experience in leading purchasing initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. Purchasing@ACCO: Understanding of how to work within ACCO to develop Purchasing into a resource for the company, and to prevent it from being an internal roadblock. Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision. Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity. Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility and shows personal humility. Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change. Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives. Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in leading purchasing initiatives. - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. Physical Requirements
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: Close vision and Distance vision. 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. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections). The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves. Hours
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:
15 - 20% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices. Compensation
Competitive Wages: $133,000 - $171,500 annually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #ACCO #LI-MM2 About Us
Why join ACCO? 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. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs. Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. What’s great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do. 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.
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