Strategic Capital Purchasing Lead – Indirect

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

PACCAR seeks a Sr. Capital Purchasing Manager – Indirect Purchasing in Bellevue, WA to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate capital equipment contracts, and drive supplier performance across facilities.

You will partner with engineering, operations, facilities and project management teams to meet technical and commercial requirements, manage RFQs, RFPs, and master agreements, and deliver value, reduce risk, and ensure on-time project execution for capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of purchasing, supply chain, production materials management, sales, or related experience.
• Experience with associated commodities.
• Supervisory experience including demonstrated leadership to accomplish corporate objectives.
• Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills
• Project Team participation and / or Project Management.
• Able to travel (domestic and international)

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of PACCAR's strategic relationships with capital equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, general contractors, and construction service providers.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract administration activities for capital equipment acquisitions, facility expansions, construction projects, and infrastructure investments, including supplier identification, qualification, development, and commercial negotiations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, facilities, and project management teams to ensure commercial and technical requirements are achieved, including equipment reliability, performance, quality, capacity, safety, technology, and total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and suppliers during the design, engineering, procurement, and construction phases to support successful project execution and operational readiness.
• Develop and execute competitive bidding strategies, market tests, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier selection activities to maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve project objectives.
• Negotiate and administer capital equipment purchase agreements, master construction agreements, engineering services contracts, and other project-related commercial agreements.
• Establish sourcing strategies that drive supplier performance, improve quality, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and enhance project delivery outcomes.
• Analyze industry trends, construction markets, and emerging technologies to identify innovative solutions that improve manufacturing operations, facility performance, and project economics.
• Conduct supplier site visits and travel to PACCAR facilities to monitor project progress, verify supplier capabilities, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and assess production or construction readiness.
• Manage contract changes, commercial claims, scope modifications, schedules, and supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, safety standards, and procurement best practices while supporting capital investment objectives.
• Communicate, influence, and deliver formal presentations to suppliers, project teams, executives, and PACCAR leadership at all organizational levels regarding sourcing strategies, project status, commercial risks, and contract outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project Management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

PACCAR seeks a Sr. Capital Purchasing Manager – Indirect Purchasing in Bellevue, WA to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate capital equipment contracts, and drive supplier performance across facilities.

You will partner with engineering, operations, facilities and project management teams to meet technical and commercial requirements, manage RFQs, RFPs, and master agreements, and deliver value, reduce risk, and ensure on-time project execution for capital investments.