Assistant Director - Capital Equipment

PACCAR Inc

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also 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!

Job Description:

• Negotiate and manage all aspects of PACCAR's relationship with capital equipment, tooling and engineering related suppliers for PACCAR, including the commercial/contractual requirements with respect to total cost, delivery, customer service, logistics and quality.
• Supervise and develop Commodity Managers to achieve individual, divisional and enterprise cost, quality and schedule goals.
• Lead a team of Commodity Managers in driving business value though supplier development and management.
• Negotiate and draft equipment, maintenance and facility agreements to optimize business value through meeting cost, quality and schedule goals while minimizing PACCAR's contractual risk. Serve as a change agent focused on delivering the highest value to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost.
• Develop and implement strategies related to production part tooling, capital equipment and related purchases.
• Lead supplier selection for contracts related to Capital Equipment purchases.
• Manage and conduct Request for Proposals and market tests.
• Interface with Production Purchasing and Manufacturing Engineering teams to develop and implement department and enterprise goals, share best practices and standardize processes. Communicate and conduct meetings and formal presentations with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Investigate and implement new technologies, strategic procurement strategies and related logistical opportunities.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing experience commercial transportation, capital equipment or automotive experience is a plus. Understanding of plant-related equipment and truck manufacturing processes. Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills. Creative, quality and results-driven work ethic. Strong organizational skills able to manage multiple, diverse projects. Demonstrated leadership to accomplish company goals. Project Team participation and/or Project Management experience. Excellent communication skills written, verbal, & presentation. PC skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Ability to develop Return on Investment Analysis. Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field. Masters or MBA preferred.


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PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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