Sr. Purchasing Manager

$96,700 - $151,300/Yr

Paccar - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Purchasing Manager at PACCAR is responsible for negotiating and managing supplier relationships within the Structures Group, focusing on total quality, technology, delivery, customer service, and cost efficiency. This role aims to enhance supply chain performance and product quality while ensuring compliance with long-term agreements. The position is based at the Corporate Office in Bellevue, WA, and involves collaboration with global operations to develop and execute supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies for improved supply chain performance and product quality.
• Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies and procurement initiatives.
• Negotiate and ensure supplier compliance with 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.
• Interact with PACCAR operations worldwide to develop and execute global supply chain strategies.
• Communicate and conduct meetings with suppliers and internal personnel at all management levels.
• Travel to supplier locations to evaluate capabilities and resolve supply issues.
• Visit PACCAR's global operating locations to support supply chain activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, or related experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Proficient in PC skills including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills; negotiation experience is a plus.
• Project team participation and/or project management experience.
• Experience with Castings, Forgings, Frame Rails, Fasteners, Clamps, Tires, Wheels, and/or commercial trucking is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with commercial trucking industry.
• Negotiation experience.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan
• Comprehensive paid time off including 10 paid vacation days and 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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 and financial counseling
• Eligibility for a holiday gift.