Strategic Commodity Manager – New Program Sourcing

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PACCAR, a global leader in premium trucks and related services, is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and supplier management across PACCAR Parts. This role focuses on securing value, cost reduction, and quality for aftermarket programs.

The candidate will leverage five-plus years in purchasing, negotiate complex deals, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize total cost of ownership while supporting PACCAR’s engineering and manufacturing goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, engineering, operations, or related experience.
• Experience with Production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
• Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese language skills preferred.
• Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills.
• Creative, quality, and results-driven work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company goals.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, & presentation.
• PC skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop Return on Investment Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Initiate market tests and facilitate supplier selection and qualification activities to achieve highest value and service for PACCAR.
• Negotiate and manage onboarding of new program launches and related commercial requirements with respect to total cost, quality, delivery, warranty, and customer service.
• Identify areas of opportunity to consolidate and streamline purchasing-related activities being conducted at PACCAR divisions.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in reduced product or service cost, improved supply chain performance, and enhanced product and service quality.
• Investigate and implement new technologies, strategic procurement strategies, and logistical opportunities.
• Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers and PACCAR personnel at all management levels.
• Travel to supplier locations and PACCAR facilities in order to evaluate capabilities, assess processes, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

ROI analysis

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

PACCAR, a global leader in premium trucks and related services, is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and supplier management across PACCAR Parts. This role focuses on securing value, cost reduction, and quality for aftermarket programs.

The candidate will leverage five-plus years in purchasing, negotiate complex deals, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize total cost of ownership while supporting PACCAR’s engineering and manufacturing goals.