MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) Buyer (GR 23)

We have an immediate need for a MRO Buyer to support material ordering, processing of purchase orders and providing support to our suppliers and end users.

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

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!

• Prepare and issue purchase orders for MRO products and services.
• Route and distribute purchase orders for approval according to authority matrices.
• Manage supplier relationships, including cost, quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and bids, and make purchasing decisions.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate and streamline purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction and supply chain improvement strategies.
• Support Commodity Managers regarding commercial and contractual requirements.
• Maintain supplier databases and communications.
• Issue change orders related to price, specifications, and quantities.
• Coordinate MRO activities with Administrative, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, and other departments.
• Monitor product quality and quantity and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounting and requestors.
• Use Business Intelligence tools for MRO analysis and reporting.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, billing, financial management, engineering, operations, or related business experience.
• Experience with production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Creative, quality-focused, and results-driven.
• Self-motivated team player capable of working with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop Return on Investment (ROI) analyses.

Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

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

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

PACCAR is an 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. The salary range for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Buyer is $70,500- $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.