Commodity Manager - HR/Professional Services

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 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       As a  Commodity Manager HR, Marketing, and Professional Services, this individual will be responsible for partnering with and supporting internal business units, functional groups, and associated stakeholders, while executing on strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management initiatives. Categories include but will not be limited to the following services: HR, recruiting, marketing, cafeteria services, standard dress, and uniformed security. This position will be responsible for managing PACCAR’s commercial relationship with professional services and benefits providers,   and driving commercial strategies to control costs and mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will be a proven change agent in the field of Purchasing and large service contract management, focused on delivering the highest value of products and services to internal and external customers at the lowest total cost.   Job Functions / Responsibilities

Lead Purchasing activities for assigned Professional Services categories, serving as the primary procurement representative and trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across the enterprise.

Develop and execute category management, sourcing, and supplier strategies that align with business objectives, optimize total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply and contractual risks.

Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements, develop sourcing plans, establish negotiation strategies, and execute strategic sourcing events in accordance with project timelines and organizational goals.

Identify, assess, and select Professional Services suppliers based on capability, quality, service, innovation, financial stability, and overall value to the organization.

Manage a portfolio of suppliers supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and business functions, ensuring high levels of performance, service, compliance, and cost competitiveness.

Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), and other contract terms while minimizing business risk.

Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices, strategic supplier segmentation, performance reviews, and supplier rationalization initiatives.

Drive supplier performance improvement through the development and management of key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), scorecards, and continuous improvement plans.

Collaborate closely with Legal,