Sr. Commodity Manager - Structures Group

Company Information  PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. 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    Negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, technology, quality, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, and logistics. Sourcing Managers are change agents, focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost. 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 strategies and logistical opportunities.   Negotiate and assure supplier compliance to long-term supply and warranty agreements.  Issue formal Requests For Information, Proposals and Quotes (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs) 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 supplier locations in order 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.   Other responsibilities as assigned.    Qualifications & Skills      7+ years of work experience. Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, engineering, logistics or related experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field required.  Masters or MBA preferred.   Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form to various levels of management and suppliers. Possess a good understanding of fundamental contract terms and be able to draft supply contracts. Possess an understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost. Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers. Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results. Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as PC skills (Word,…