Commodity Manager - DEF Sensors, Elastomers & Throttle Pedals
Posted on: 5 Sep 2021
Denton, TX
Job Description
Requisition Summary
PACCAR is seeking a Commodity Manager for DEF Sensors, Elastomers, Throttle Pedals, and Miscellaneous Systems The selected individual will be responsible for partnering with and supporting internal business units, functional groups, and associated stakeholders, while executing strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management initiatives. The Commodity Manager will 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.
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 operating locations in support of the above activities
Administer long-term supply, development and warranty agreements.
Qualifications
3 - 8 years of purchasing, engineering, or related experience - commercial transportation, heavy equipment, or automotive experience is a plus.
Experience with part purchasing, design, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills.
Creative, quality and results-driven work ethic.
Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company goals.
Project Team participation and/or Project Management.
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, & presentation.
PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).
Able to travel (domestic and international).
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Masters or MBA preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
PACCAR
Bellevue, WA
PACCAR Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck segment designs, manufactures, and distributes trucks that are used for the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods. It sells its trucks through a network of independent dealers under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. The Parts segment distributes aftermarket parts for trucks and related commercial vehicles. The Financial Services segment conducts full service leasing operations under the PacLease trade name.
It also provides equipment financing and administrative support services for its franchisees; retail loan and leasing services for small, medium, and large commercial trucking companies, as well as independent owner/operators and other businesses; and truck inventory financing services to independent dealers. In addition, this segment offers loans and leases directly to customers for the acquisition of trucks and related equipment. The company also manufactures and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR Inc was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees28, 000
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