Sr. Administrative Assistant

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 seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Purchasing Management staff members.  In this role you will be working in a key area of the business that plays an essential role in delivering our high-quality trucks to the market. 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Purchasing Leadership Support:
  • Travel arrangements and calendar management
  • Expense report preparation and submittal within Concur
  • Coordinating leadership meetings
  • Answering inbound calls
• Coordinating events: Supplier Performance Management awards and dinner, employee recognition, and other special events
• On-boarding of new Purchasing employees and interns
• Creating and maintaining supplier and vendor contact databases
• Processing of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Goods Receipts within SAP
• Adding and maintaining part information in PACCAR’s purchasing systems
• Maintaining office supplies and employee equipment
• Reviewing documents for adherence to record retention policies
• Assisting in the creation and editing of communications and presentations
• Collaborating with and providing back up for other administrative support team members.
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and within deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication ability
• Aptitude for organizing daily work and activities
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
• Demonstrated ability to support senior executives
• 2-5 years of administrative support experience, preferably with PACCAR
• Experience with business systems / applications
• Analytical skills desirable
• Concur and SAP knowledge desirable

Education

• Associate Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred

PACCAR Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an 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, and experience. The salary range for the Administrative Assistant position is $59,600 – $89,400 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.