Global Purchasing System Project Manager Job

Location

Bellevue, WA | United States

Job description

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

This position is part of the Business Systems group in PACCAR Purchasing. The Global Purchasing System Manager’s role is to provide business systems expertise in the support of the expansion of the Global PACCAR Purchasing System (GPPS).

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Provide business process and commodity expertise to the GPPS expansion project (NA and EU). Candidates will extensively interface with ITD and Purchasing personnel in NA and EU to ensure business processes are documented, transferred and enabled in the GPPS. Candidates will identify best practices globally and incorporate those in the project deliverables and in the Business Systems roadmap. This position requires an experienced Purchasing professional that has commodity experience and business systems knowledge.

Daily activities in support of this mission include:

• Coordination of activities with GPPS expansion project team (ITD and Purchasing).
• Document business processes and plans for a successful implementation of GPPS expansion plans.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure UAT is performed successfully.
• Coordinate with the team to prepare training documents.
• Communicate Project status updates as needed.
• Ensure Purchasing procedures are followed throughout the transition.

Qualifications & Skills

• Deep knowledge of Commodity Management and Purchasing processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business partners globally.
• Knowledge of PACCAR Purchasing System (SAP SRM) and of SAP Business Warehouse Report Writing.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Creative, quality and results-driven work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership to incorporate and deploy best practices globally.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, & presentation.
• Advanced PC skills required (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field is required. 
• Masters or MBA preferred.

Benefits

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

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• 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

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an 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 Global Purchasing System Project Manager is $96,700 - $151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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