What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer position at PACCAR?
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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
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Requisition Summary
Purchases maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and or services, requiring a high degree of product and sourcing knowledge, exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Establishes sources of supply, obtains quotations and bids, and purchases assigned goods and services in accordance with price, quality, and requisition objectives.
- Processes SAP requisitions and verifies required documentation is provided
- Coordinates activities with other departments to identify and prevent delays of inventory errors and advises them on new products or recommends substitutions
- Winshuttles mapcon purchases into SAP
- Performs change orders as needed on price, specification and quantities and communicates with vendors and department managers on changes
- Performs resolution of Accounts Payable (A/P) issues
- Initiates new supplier requests
- Verifies requisitions are in accordance with Corporate contracts and national approved pricing
- Works with vendors and departments on weekly releases against established BPO’s
- Works with ebuyer to provide back up support for production needs and processes MSS invoices
- Monitors open PO report and works with vendors to expedite delivery and report delayed receiving as appropriate
- Actively participates in and supports cost reduction and Six Sigma projects
- Keep internal/external customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, or opportunities of which they should be aware
- Provides support to MRO Commodity Manager
- Assist in negotiating MRO purchase contracts
- Provide back-up assistance to other Materials department administrative assistants as needed
- Customs invoices for Canadian export chassis
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Confidently interact with all levels of management along with external vendors in both verbal and written communication
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Must be organized with a strong attention to detail and manage/complete multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Computer testing will be required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Related experience in purchasing or planning preferred
Current or working knowledge of SAP preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
