Commodity Manager

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. 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 provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

About the Role

As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR’s relationship with suppliers, including commercial and contractual requirements related to total cost, technology, quality, delivery, customer service, aftermarket support, and logistics. This role is based in Bellevue, WA or Lewisville, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for wiring harnesses, battery cables, connectors, terminals, and related electrical distribution components, driving cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to evaluate harness and battery cable designs for cost optimization, manufacturability, value engineering, and design-to-cost initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Leverage expertise in wiring harness architecture, routing, packaging, materials, and manufacturing processes to identify cost drivers, benchmark designs, and support sourcing decisions.
• Develop should-cost models and conduct detailed cost analyses for harness assemblies and battery cable systems, including labor content, material utilization, tooling, and supplier manufacturing strategies.
• Collaborate with product development teams early in the design phase to influence component selection, supplier strategy, and sourcing decisions that improve total cost of ownership and supply chain resilience.
• Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and design support resources to ensure alignment with current and future product requirements.
• Negotiate and ensure 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 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 suppliers and PACCAR's operating locations to negotiate, evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, and investigate new opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, supply chain, engineering, logistics, or related experience.
• Creative, self-motivated, quality and results-driven work ethic.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills; attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Strong understanding of fundamental contract terms and ability to draft supply contracts.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and how changes in those drivers affect cost.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement cost savings projects and influence supplier behavior to meet PACCAR requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to various levels of management and suppliers.
• Ability to perform market research to identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities as well as proficiency in Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experienced negotiator with demonstrated favorable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with parts purchasing, design, manufacturing, supply chain management, and/or commercial truck or automotive experience.
• Project team participation and/or project management experience.
• Background in wiring harness or electrical systems engineering.
• Experience in harness design, validation, costing, manufacturing, or supplier development.
• Desire to apply technical expertise in a strategic sourcing leadership role.
• Master's degree or MBA.

Pay

The salary range for this Commodity Manager role is $104,100 - $162,900 annually.

Benefits

This role is eligible for the full range of benefit options provided by PACCAR.