Strategic Commodity Manager – Wiring & Electrical Systems

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

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager based in Bellevue, WA or Lewisville, TX to lead strategic sourcing for electrical components and supplier relationships. You will optimize total cost of ownership, influence design-to-cost decisions, and drive cost-saving initiatives across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong negotiation, contract knowledge, and market research skills, with extensive travel to supplier sites and PACCAR locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, supply chain, engineering, logistics or related experience.
• Creative, self-motivated quality and results-driven work ethic.
• Strong writing, analytical and organizational skills; with great attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Strong understanding of fundamental contract terms and be able to draft supply contracts.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement cost savings projects, and to influence supplier behavior to meet PACCAR requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form to various levels of management and suppliers.
• Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as PC skills (Word, Access & PowerPoint)
• Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic sourcing and supplier management for wiring harnesses, battery cables, connectors, terminals, and related components.
• Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to evaluate designs for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Leverages expertise to identify cost drivers and support sourcing decisions.
• Develops should-cost models and conducts cost analyses for harness assemblies and cable systems.
• Collaborates with product teams to influence supplier strategy and sourcing decisions.
• Evaluates supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes to align with requirements.
• Negotiate and assure supplier compliance to long-term supply and warranty agreements.
• Issue RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs and analyze responses for sound commercial judgments.
• Collaborate with PACCAR operations worldwide on global supply chain strategies.
• Communicate and present with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel to supplier sites and PACCAR locations for evaluation and opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Market research

Communication

Project management

Excel modeling

Contract knowledge

Education

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

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager based in Bellevue, WA or Lewisville, TX to lead strategic sourcing for electrical components and supplier relationships. You will optimize total cost of ownership, influence design-to-cost decisions, and drive cost-saving initiatives across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong negotiation, contract knowledge, and market research skills, with extensive travel to supplier sites and PACCAR locations.