Purchasing Analyst

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Company Information 

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

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary 

The Purchasing Analyst provides support to Purchasing Commodity Managers and Composites, Structures, Fabrications, and Stampings Department in the areas of quote management, business award, contracts, supplier development, commodity strategy, cost management, supplier performance improvement, and resourcing. Will interface with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Materials and other PACCAR organizations as necessary.

This role will be based out of either PACCAR Corporate offices in Lewisville, TX or Bellevue, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities 

• Supports all aspects of supplier quotations including loading of bids and bid packages, processing of responses, evaluation, and award. Timely processing in support of program and project schedules is essential.
• Assists with the development of supplier contracts and agreements.
• Supports development of commodity strategies and suppliers.
• Develops and implements cost management initiatives utilizing Materials Cost Excellence strategies to improve overall delivered product costs.
• Supports activities to drive improved supplier performance in delivery, quality and cost. Travels to supplier locations in support of these objectives as required.
• Assists with resourcing initiatives as necessary – bid packages, supplier alternatives, response analysis, selection and award.
• Communicates and conducts meetings and formal presentations with suppliers, plant, and division personnel as necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills    

• 2-3 years of business experience required
• Purchasing or related experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, self-motivated quality and results-driven work ethic
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) required
• Able to travel

Education Required

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k 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 are provided with additional 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
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. . Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.