Senior Commodity Manager

PACCAR • Lewisville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Commodity Manager manages sourcing and supplier relationships for PACCAR’s Composites & Trim commodity portfolio, including cab suspension, lighting, mirrors, battery cables, valves, and thermoformed and blow-molded components. The role is accountable for annual cost-reduction goals and supplier contractual productivity commitments, and negotiates and manages supplier arrangements covering total cost, technology, quality, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, and logistics. The position is based at PACCAR’s corporate offices in Lewisville, Texas, and supports purchasing initiatives across PACCAR’s worldwide operations.

The role develops sourcing strategies, negotiates and administers supplier agreements, and leads supplier resourcing and transition projects. It works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and continuity of production. The Senior Commodity Manager also evaluates new technologies and suppliers, assesses production readiness, and communicates recommendations and plans to supplier, plant, division, and management personnel. Travel to supplier and PACCAR operating locations is required for these activities.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of business experience.
• At least 5 years of sourcing, engineering, logistics, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various levels of management and suppliers.
• Understanding of fundamental contract terms and ability to draft supply contracts.
• Understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost.
• Ability to conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Negotiation experience with demonstrated favorable results.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities and PC skills, including Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Project team participation and/or project management experience.
• Experience with part purchasing, design, manufacturing, supply chain management, commercial trucks, or automotive.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and supplier management for the Composites & Trim commodity portfolio, including cab suspension, lighting, mirrors, battery cables, valves, and thermoformed and blow-molded components.
• Meet annual cost-reduction goals and supplier contractual productivity commitments.
• Manage Long-Term Agreement negotiations and renewals, price-change and surcharge approvals, RPI/RFQ responses, and Supplier Performance Management improvement plans.
• Lead supplier resourcing and transition projects, including supplier readiness reviews, tariff mitigation, plant-relocation efforts, and cross-functional launch coordination to protect production continuity.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies to improve supply chain performance and product quality.
• Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies, procurement strategies, and logistical opportunities.
• Negotiate and ensure supplier compliance with long-term supply and warranty agreements.
• Issue Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotes and analyze responses to make commercial judgments and sourcing recommendations.
• Collaborate with PACCAR operations worldwide to develop and execute global supply chain and commodity strategies.
• Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers, plant personnel, and division personnel at all management levels.
• Travel to supplier locations to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.
• Travel to PACCAR operating locations in support of assigned activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided with additional seniority or years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior