Strategic NA Materials Buyer – Growth & Efficiency

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Job summary

PacCAR's Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Buyer to join the North America Materials team. The role places orders with suppliers for production materials and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure parts arrive on time for truck assembly.

You will determine production needs, manage inventory, negotiate charges, and drive JIT and Lean initiatives. Travel up to 10% is possible; a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–2 years of experience required.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CIRM) preferred.
• Experience with Kanban and Lean Material Handling preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; teamwork oriented.
• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau and database tools.

Responsibilities

• Place orders with suppliers for production material to be used in truck assembly.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering and Suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Determine production requirements for assigned parts groupings.
• Issue purchase and/or manual orders to meet schedules and maintain inventory.
• Lead communications to resolve supply chain issues and EDI discrepancies.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS CPIM

APICS CSCP

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Access databases

Job description

PacCAR's Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Buyer to join the North America Materials team. The role places orders with suppliers for production materials and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure parts arrive on time for truck assembly.

You will determine production needs, manage inventory, negotiate charges, and drive JIT and Lean initiatives. Travel up to 10% is possible; a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience are required.