Senior Commodity Manager: Global Sourcing & Strategy

PACCAR Inc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness/EAP

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Sr. Commodity Manager for the Structures Group in Bellevue, WA. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive cost and quality improvements in a global supply chain.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and deep Excel/analytical skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to impact PACCAR's wide manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, engineering, logistics or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field required. Masters or MBA preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form to various levels of management and suppliers.
• Possess a good understanding of fundamental contract terms and be able to draft supply contracts.
• Possess an understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost.
• Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as PC skills (Word, Access & PowerPoint)
• Understanding of aluminum and steel component manufacturing processes a plus
• Understanding of casting and forging processes a plus
• Project Team participation and/or Project Management experience a plus
• Experience with part purchasing, design, manufacturing, supply chain management and/or commercial truck or automotive experience a plus

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 (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs) 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 supplier locations in order to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.
• Travel to PACCAR’s operating locations in support of the above activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Excel

Communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Sr. Commodity Manager for the Structures Group in Bellevue, WA. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive cost and quality improvements in a global supply chain.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and deep Excel/analytical skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to impact PACCAR's wide manufacturing network.