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Paccar Winch Inc. Sr. Commodity Manager in Bellevue, Washington
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Date: Nov 21, 2024
Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004
Company: PACCAR
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Requisition Summary
Want to be part of a dynamic organization? Want to learn more about the PACCAR Purchasing organization? Want to improve your negotiations skills? If so, this position is for YOU. As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will have the opportunity to negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, technology, quality, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, and logistics. Commodity Managers are change agents, focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost. Come join a great team of purchasing professionals supporting exciting business initiatives!
This role is based out of the PACCAR Corporate offices in Bellevue, WA.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality.
Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies, strategic procurement strategies and logistical opportunities.
Negotiate and assure supplier compliance to long-term supply and warranty agreements.
Issue formal Requests for Information, Proposals and Quotes (RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s) and analyze responses to make sound commercial judgments and sourcing recommendations.
Collaborate with PACCAR operations worldwide to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and commodity strategies.
Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers, plant, and division personnel at all management levels.
Travel to suppliers and PACCAR's operating locations to negotiate, evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, and investigate new opportunities.
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, supply chain, engineering, logistics or related experience.
Creative, self-motivated quality and results-driven work ethic.
Strong writing, analytical and organizational skills; with great attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Strong understanding of fundamental contract terms and be able to draft supply contracts.
Strong understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost.
Ability to conceptualize and implement cost savings projects, and to influence supplier behavior to meet PACCAR requirements.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form to various levels of management and suppliers.
Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as PC skills (Word, Access & PowerPoint)
Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results.
Preferred:
Experience with parts purchasing, design, manufacturing, supply chain management and/or commercial truck or automotive experience.
Project Team participation and/or Project Management experience.
Understanding of aluminum, steel, and plastic parts production processes.
Understanding of Cooling and Heating products.
Master's degree or MBA.
Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Sr. Commodity Manager role is $96,700 - $151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
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