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Date: Aug 19, 2024

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701 Lewisville, TX, US, 75067

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

Want to be part of a dynamic organization? Want to learn more about the PACCAR Purchasing organization? Want to improve your negotiations skills? If so, this position is for YOU. As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will have the opportunity to negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, technology, quality, delivery, and customer service. Commodity Managers are change agents, focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost. Come join a great team of purchasing professionals supporting exciting business initiatives!

This position will be responsible for managing PACCAR's commercial relationship with capital equipment manufacturers for Powertrain machining and assembly, commercial construction contractors, as well as driving commercial strategies to control costs and mitigate risk.

This role will be based out of the PACCAR Engine plant in Columbus, MS or the PACCAR North Texas office in Lewisville, TX.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing support, representation, and participation in all issues related to assigned Capital Equipment and Construction Projects commodities.

• Support the development of strategic sourcing events, supplier and negotiation strategies, and work plans, in conjunction with stakeholders, and support execution to established timelines.

• Work in cross-functional teams to identify and document project requirements, prepare RFQ's, perform supplier selections, and implement projects. Work closely with the company's Legal department to draft contracts and other documents.

• Support the identification and evaluation of suppliers that meet the organization's standards of quality, value, timing, service, and reliability of supply.

• Manage suppliers for multiple manufacturing and other business locations within assigned commodity categories, to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership.

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality.

• Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies, and strategic procurement strategies.

• 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 make sound commercial judgments and sourcing recommendations.

• Collaborate with PACCAR operations worldwide to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and commodity strategies.

• Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers, plant, and division personnel at all management levels.

• Travel to suppliers and PACCAR's operating locations to negotiate, evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, and investigate new opportunities. This role will require an estimated 10-15% travel.

• Other tasks as assigned.

  Qualifications & Skills

  Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.

• 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 ability 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.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as PC skills (Word & PowerPoint).

• Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results.

  Preferred:

• Experience with parts purchasing, design, manufacturing, supply chain management and/or commercial truck or automotive experience.

• Project Team participation and/or Project Management experience.

• Understanding of aluminum, steel, and plastic parts production processes.

• Understanding or prior experience in Capital Equipment, Facility Construction, Metal Fabrications, Diesel Engine machining or assembly.

• Master's degree or MBA.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

  Benefits

  As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 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.

• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

  Additional Job Board Information

  PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience.

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