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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 andalso 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! This role supports all of North America, and is based out of Kenworth Division in Kirkland, Washington. Job Summary PACCAR iscurrently seeking a Buyer to join our North America Materials team. Here's what you will do in this role: Place orders with suppliers for production material to be used in the assembly of trucks at three manufacturing plants.Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Suppliers, and other functions 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 shop orders to suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules and maintain proper inventory levels. Plan and coordinate introduction of new parts and reduce current inventory in conjunction with Plant/Division Engineering, Materials and Purchasing personnel, Marketing, and Assembly. 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.Communicate issues, information, and resolution to Materials Planner at the plant(s) and/or Corporate Commodity Manager. 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 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. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Materials, Operations, or Business with focus on Inventory Control required. Industry related experience desired. APICS certification in one or more of the following disciplines is desirable: CPIM, CIRM, and CSCP. Experience with Kanban and "Lean Material Handling" is desirable. Team player with excellent leadership, technical and communication skills. Willingness to travel up to 10% Education A Bachelor's Degree is required. 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 include wellness plans, estate pla