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; escalate 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

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.

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