PACCAR North America Materials Buyer

Company Information

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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

Peterbilt Motors Company - located in Denton, TX

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Kenworth Truck Company - located in Kirkland, WA

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is currently seeking a Buyer to join our North America Materials team. This position is available to be located in Kirkland, WA or Denton, TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Place orders with suppliers for production material to be used in the assembly of trucks at four manufacturing plants. 


• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that all material arrives at the plants according to guidelines. 


• Determine production requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts.


• Issue purchase and/or manual orders to suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules and maintain proper inventory levels and navigate material planning issues.


• Host conference calls with internal and external personnel to resolve supply chain disruptions and EDI discrepancies.


• Plan and coordinate introduction of new parts and reduce current inventory in conjunction with Plant/Division Engineering, Materials and Purchasing personnel, Marketing, and Assembly.


• Forecast orders during times of low visibility utilizing various reporting.


• Negotiate delivery, expediting, or other special charges with and suppliers.


• Serve as a focal point for Materials’ supplier management, monitor supplier quality, service, and delivery issues. 

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Communicate and escalate issues, information, and resolution to Materials Planner at the plant(s) and/or Corporate Commodity Manager, Directors, and Senior Leadership.


• Provide allocations for highly constrained material across multiple production facilities to prevent impacts to production.


• Work independently to resolve difficult supply chain and material planning situations. 


• Initiate and establish EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) programs in cooperation with Materials Planners at the plants, PACCAR MIS and Kenworth suppliers. 


• Maintain EDI working set for use by Kenworth & Peterbilt suppliers and plant planners.


• Negotiate packaging, sub-assembly, and program charges with suppliers.


• Establish and improve JIT (Just-in-Time) and material flow improvement programs with Assembly, Accounting, Materials, and suppliers.


• Review inventory levels for excess, surplus, or obsolete accumulations and initiate or recommend disposal.


• Coordinate special projects/programs as required.


• Up to 10% travel can be expected. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. 


• 2-3 years of experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification in one or more of the following disciplines is preferred: CPIM, CIRM, and CSCP.


• Experience with Kanban and “Lean Material Handling” is preferred.


• Team player with excellent leadership, technical and communication skills.


• Competency in the use of personal computer software including word processing, excel, access databases and Tableau.


• Candidates should have a willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results oriented.

General Description of all 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

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 the PACCAR North America Materials Buyer is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.