Purchasing Data Engineer

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 also 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

PACCAR is looking for a Data Engineer who can turn purchasing data into actionable insights that drive better business decisions. The position will be responsible for creating and maintaining data tools, databases, and AI-enabled solutions that help the Wiring Harness Commodity Manager operate more effectively. The primary goal of this role is to assist in identifying and implementing incremental cost savings on wiring harnesses.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, reliable, and standardized purchasing data to support business decision-making and ensure data integrity across all systems.
• Develop and maintain data tools, models, and pipelines that collect, organize, transform, and deliver trusted purchasing and supply chain data.
• Monitor data quality and system performance, proactively resolving issues to minimize disruptions and ensure reliable access to information.
• Automate recurring reports, datasets, and processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
• Enable the use of AI and advanced analytics by ensuring purchasing and supply chain data is structured, accessible, and ready for business applications.
• Partner effectively with Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams to understand business needs and provide data-driven solutions.
• Analyze supplier spending, pricing trends, cost changes, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and support informed sourcing decisions.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Identify and implement incremental cost savings on wiring harnesses through data analysis, market intelligence, and supplier collaboration.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation and standardized methodologies to ensure data consistency, transparency, and knowledge sharing.
• Successfully complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience experience in data engineering or related fields, demonstrating strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python for data manipulation and pipeline development.
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., Snowflake, Qlik, Kafka, dbt, Airflow) and AWS.
• Experience building production-grade data pipelines capable of handling large volumes of data from multiple heterogeneous sources.
• Foundational understanding of semantic modeling, data warehousing concepts, and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts, tools, knowledge graphs, or vector databases.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), procurement data, supply chain analytics, or manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM) is preferred.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and turn them into technical requirements/code.
• Experience working with projects in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplined team environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION 

PACCAR is an E-Verify and 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 Purchasing Data Engineer is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.