Senior Commodity Manager

PACCAR•Bellevue, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to join a strong and growing Purchasing team. In this role, one will negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, technology, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, logistics and quality. Commodity Managers are change agents, focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost. A successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding time management, organizational skills, and the ability to run multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

7+ years of work experience
5 years of purchasing, engineering, or related experience - commercial transportation, heavy equipment, or automotive experience is a plus
Possess a strong understanding of fundamental contract terms and be able to draft supply contracts.
Experience with part purchasing, design, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management
Proven ability to negotiate and analyze complex situations
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Creative, quality and results-driven work ethic presenting solutions when challenged
Ability to conceptualize and implement cost savings projects.
Ability to direct oneself and act with minimal supervision.
Be able to influence supplier behavior to meet PACCAR requirements.
Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company goals
Demonstrated capability to lead projects from creation to completion
Project Team participation and/or Project Management
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, & presentation
PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint)
Ability to perform advanced analysis on large data sets, draw salient conclusions from such analysis, and cogently present analysis to management.
Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
Ability to develop sourcing strategies.
Able to travel (domestic and international)

Nice To Haves

Raw material sourcing experience.
Knowledge of SAP
Make vs Buy Analysis
Masters or MBA preferred.
CPSM Certification preferred.
PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality.
Investigate and implement new technologies, strategic procurement strategies and logistical opportunities.
Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers, plant, and division personnel at all management levels.
Negotiate and assure supplier compliance to long-term supply and warranty agreements.
Issue formal Requests for Information, Proposals and Quotes (RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s) and analyze responses to select suppliers that meet or exceed PACCAR requirements
Travel to supplier locations to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.
Travel to PACCAR’s operating locations in support of the above activities
Administer long-term supply, development, and warranty agreements.
Program/Project Management

Benefits

401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
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, financial counseling and more
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.