MRO Commodity Manager

MRO Commodity Manager

Location:

Bellevue, WA 98004;
Lewisville, TX 75067
Company: PACCAR

• Manage all aspects of Kenworth relationships with suppliers of MRO products and services, including the commercial and contractual requirements with respect to total cost, quality, delivery and customer service.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and issuance of purchase orders for MRO products and services for all Kenworth Division departments.
• Route and distribute purchase orders for additional approval in accordance with established authority matrices.
• Support locating sources of supply, obtaining quotations and bids and purchasing assigned items in accordance with price, quality and schedule standards.
• Identify areas of opportunity to consolidate and streamline purchasing related activities and leverage economies of scale considering all PACCAR locations and divisions serviced by the source.
• Develop, negotiate and implement strategies resulting in reduced product or service cost, improved supply chain performance and enhanced product and service quality.
• Maintain supplier database and coordinate supplier communications.
• Issue change orders on product price, specification, quantity, etc. within established limits of authority.
• Coordinate MRO activities with Administrative, Sales/Marketing, Engineering and other departments as necessary.
• Monitor receipt of desired product quality and quantity, report deficiencies and implement corrective action as necessary.
• Support Accounting or requestors in resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial reporting statements/schedules related to MRO activities.
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools to generate analysis and reporting for MRO trends.
• Presentation of analysis, findings, and improvements to senior management.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, material planning, accounting, or related business experience.
• Experience with production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
• Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills.
• Creative, quality, and results-driven work ethic.
• Team‐player, self‐motivated, and able to work under limited supervision while maintaining a professional manner in appearance and communication.
• Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company goals.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation.
• PC skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop Return on Investment analysis.

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days provided with seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• 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, estate planning, financial counseling and more.