Strategic Commodity Manager - HR & Professional Services

PACCAR Inc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,400 - 141,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision options

401(k) with company match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid holidays and disability coverage

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Commodity Manager for HR, Marketing, and Professional Services in Bellevue, WA. You will partner with internal stakeholders, lead strategic sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships to drive value and reduce total cost of ownership across professional services spend.

The role requires strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and IT.

Qualifications

• 5 years professional work experience that includes a minimum of 3 years 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 team leader with the ability to manage multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
• Demonstrated examples of 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 leadership to accomplish company goals
• Business, industry, and commodity acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills, including data mining, summarization, and presentation

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing activities for assigned Professional Services categories, serving as the primary procurement representative and trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across the enterprise.
• 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.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements, develop sourcing plans, establish negotiation strategies, and execute strategic sourcing events in accordance with project timelines and organizational goals.
• Identify, assess, and select Professional Services suppliers based on capability, quality, service, innovation, financial stability, and overall value to the organization.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and business functions, ensuring high levels of performance, service, compliance, and cost competitiveness.
• 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.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects from requirements gathering through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, and ongoing supplier management.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline procurement processes, improve efficiency, eliminate non-value-added activities, and enhance stakeholder and supplier experiences.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and other sourcing documentation; evaluate supplier proposals using structured sourcing and decision-making methodologies.
• Develop and deliver presentations, recommendations, and business cases to leadership, stakeholders, and executive management regarding sourcing strategies, supplier performance, contract negotiations, and procurement initiatives.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, business partners, manufacturing plants, divisions, and corporate leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Support organizational objectives by driving cost reduction, value creation, supplier diversity, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement across Professional Services spend categories.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiations

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Analysis

Education

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

Masters or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Commodity Manager for HR, Marketing, and Professional Services in Bellevue, WA. You will partner with internal stakeholders, lead strategic sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships to drive value and reduce total cost of ownership across professional services spend.

The role requires strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and IT.