Sr. Purchasing Manager Job
Location
Bellevue, WA | United States
Job description
Company Information
PACCAR Inc is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is recognized as a global 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 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
Negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with assigned suppliers in the Structures Group, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total quality, technology, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, logistics and total cost. This role is focused on delivering the highest value at the lowest total cost.
Role is located at the Corporate Office (Bellevue, WA).
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality
- Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies, strategic procurement initiatives and logistical opportunities
- 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 supplier responses to select suppliers that meet or exceed PACCAR requirements
- Interact with all 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 supplier locations to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies and resolve chronic supply issues
- Visit PACCAR’s global operating locations in support of the above activities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 3 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, or related experience
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities required
- PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) required
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills required
- Creative, self-motivated, quality and results-driven work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills required, negotiations experience a plus
- Project team participation and/or project management experience
- Experience with Castings, Forgings, Frame Rails, Fasteners, Clamps, Tires, Wheels and/or commercial trucking a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field, Masters or MBA 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
- 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. The salary range for Sr. Purchasing Manager role is $96,700 - $151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
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