PACCAR

Commodity Manager (Sourcing)

PACCAR  •  Pune, IN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition Summary

As a Commodity Manager, this individual will be responsible for negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, technology, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, logistics, and quality. Commodity 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
  • Issue formal Requests for Information, Proposals and Quotes (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs), and analyze responses to select suppliers that meet or exceed PACCAR requirements.
  • Investigate and implement new technologies, strategic procurement strategies and logistical opportunities
  • 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 global operating locations in support of the above activities.
  • Administer long-term supply, development and warranty agreements.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Master of Business Administration or related field preferred.

Skills

  • 8-10 years of purchasing, engineering, or related experience
  • Experience with part purchasing, design, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management
  • Experience with commercial transportation, heavy equipment, or automotive experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience with Project Management and/or Project Team participation

Competencies and Behaviours

  • Proven negotiation and analytical abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company objectives
  • Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and results-driven work ethic
  • Business, industry, and commodity acumen
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
PACCAR

About PACCAR

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. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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