Purchasing System Manager

PACCAR Technical Center; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Purchasing System Manager in Bellevue, WA to lead the Purchasing System modernization roadmap within the Business Systems group. You will provide deep commodity management expertise, collaborate with ITD and Purchasing teams across NA and EU, and ensure global best practices are translated into the GPPS environment.

The role requires 7+ years in purchasing, SAP SRM knowledge, strong project management skills, and the ability to drive standardization while training users.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing or related work experience.
• Deep knowledge of commodity management and purchasing processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global business partners.
• Knowledge of PACCAR Purchasing System (SAP SRM).
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GPPS expansion project activities with ITD and Purchasing NA & EU.
• Coordinate with project team to implement new modules and conduct UAT.
• Standardize systems across ITD and EU teams.
• Provide project status updates as needed.
• Ensure Purchasing procedures are followed during transition.

Skills

Commodity Management

Global collaboration

Project Management

Leadership

Quality-driven

Travel readiness

Advanced PC skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters or MBA

Tools

SAP SRM

MS Office

Job description

Purchasing System Manager

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. 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 also 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

This position is part of the Business Systems group in PACCAR Purchasing. The Purchasing System’s Manager’s role is to provide business systems expertise and support to implement the PACCAR Purchasing System modernization roadmap.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Provide business process and commodity expertise to the PACCAR Purchasing System modernization project. Candidates will interface with ITD and Purchasing personnel in NA and EU to ensure business processes are documented, transferred and enabled in the new GPPS environment. Candidates will identify best practices globally and incorporate those in the project deliverables and in the Business Systems roadmap. This position requires an experienced Purchasing professional that has commodity experience and business systems knowledge.

Daily activities in support of this mission include:

• Coordination of activities with GPPS expansion project team (ITD and Purchasing NA & EU).
• Coordinate with the project team to implement new modules and ensure UAT is performed successfully.
• Coordinate with teams for synergy and standardization of systems (with ITD and EU).
• Communicate Project status updates as needed.
• Ensure Purchasing procedures are followed throughout the transition.
• Provide training to Purchasing users
• Support day-to-day activities of the Purchasing Business Systems team

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of work experience.
• Deep knowledge of Commodity Management and Purchasing processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business partners globally.
• Knowledge of PACCAR Purchasing System (SAP SRM).
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Creative, quality and results‑driven work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership to incorporate and deploy best practices globally.
• Advanced PC skills required (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).
• Able to travel as needed (Domestic and International)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field is Required.
• Masters or MBA preferred.

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

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 Purchasing System Manager - Manufacturing Support Services is $104,100 -$162,900 annually. 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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