Commodity Manager - HR/Professional Services

PACCAR Technical Center; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Fully funded pension

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Commodity Manager for HR/Professional Services in Bellevue, WA. You will partner with internal stakeholders to drive category management, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance, negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs, while controlling cost and risk.

The role requires strong negotiation, project management, and data-driven decision-making, with collaboration across Legal, Finance, IT, and HR to ensure governance and policy alignment.

Qualifications

• 5 years professional work experience including minimum of 3 years in Purchasing or large service contract negotiations.
• Strong negotiation skills balancing cost, quality, risk, and business needs.
• Flexible and proactive with ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrated medium to large scale Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to develop category management, sourcing, and supplier strategies.
• Identify, assess, and select HR Professional Services suppliers via RFQs, RFPs, and market tests.
• Lead complex negotiations, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and contract terms while minimizing risk.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships via SRM, segmentation, and performance reviews.
• Drive supplier performance via KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Analytical skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Business acumen

Industry knowledge

Commodity acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Job description

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Commodity Manager - HR/Professional Services

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Company: PACCAR

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Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 200 company and a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines 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

As a Commodity Manager HR/Professional Services, you will be responsible for partnering with and supporting internal business units, functional groups, and associated stakeholders, while executing on strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management initiatives. Categories include but will not be limited to the following services: HR compliance, recruitment, company uniforms, pre-employment and employee screening, and insurance. This position will be responsible for managing PACCAR’s commercial relationship with HR professional services and benefits providers and driving commercial strategies to control costs and mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will be a proven change agent in the field of Purchasing and large service contract management, focused on delivering the highest value of products and services to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to develop and execute category management, sourcing, and supplier strategies that align with business objectives, optimize total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply and contractual risks.
• Identify, assess, and select HR Professional Services suppliers based on capability, quality, service, innovation, financial stability, and overall value to the organization through RFQs, RFPs, and market tests
• Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), and other contract terms while minimizing business risk.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices, strategic supplier segmentation, performance reviews, and supplier rationalization initiatives.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through the development and management of key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), scorecards, and continuous improvement plans.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, IT, HR, and other functional teams to ensure contractual compliance, governance, and alignment with corporate policies and objectives.
• Develop and deliver presentations, recommendations, and business cases to leadership, stakeholders, and executive management regarding sourcing strategies, supplier performance, contract negotiations, and procurement initiatives.
• Support organizational objectives by driving cost reduction, value creation, supplier diversity, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across HR/Professional Services spend categories.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5 years professional work experience that includes a minimum of 3years of Purchasing, large service contract negotiations, or related experience
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to negotiate supplier pricing, contract terms, delivery timelines, and service agreements while balancing cost, quality, risk, and business needs
• Flexible and proactive individual with the ability to manage multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
• Demonstrated medium to large scale Project Management experience
• Product knowledge of services and benefits-related products desired
• Strong Team Player with excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
• Proven organization, planning, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated goal achievement
• Business, industry, and commodity acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work with large data sets to draw conclusions and develop recommendations

Education

• Bachelor’sDegree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.Masters or MBA preferred.

Benefits

include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

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 Commodity Manager - HR & Professional Services role is $90,400 -$141,800annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
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