Entry-Level Category Sourcing Associate

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Greenville (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, in Wisconsin, is a Category Associate in Strategic Supply Chain for sourcing new products, engineering changes, and launches. You will work with Engineering, Program Management, Operations and Purchasing to ensure components are sourced and available for prototypes and production.

You will assist RFQs, supplier coordination, and ERP updates, monitor lead times, and help cross-functional teams navigate requirements to bring products to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.
• Internship or previous experience in supply chain.
• Category sourcing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills with follow through and attention to detail.
• Time-management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review ECNs to identify sourcing requirements and ERP updates.
• Prepare RFQs, collect supplier responses, compare quotations.
• Coordinate communication between Engineering and suppliers on requirements.
• Support tooling/NRE sourcing activities with supplier quotes.
• Monitor supplier lead times and risks affecting prototypes and production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate sourcing for new products.
• Organize sourcing activities and maintain documentation.
• Develop knowledge of Category Management strategies and ERP tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and data accuracy.
• Maintain accurate supplier and component information in systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, in Wisconsin, is a Category Associate in Strategic Supply Chain for sourcing new products, engineering changes, and launches. You will work with Engineering, Program Management, Operations and Purchasing to ensure components are sourced and available for prototypes and production.

You will assist RFQs, supplier coordination, and ERP updates, monitor lead times, and help cross-functional teams navigate requirements to bring products to market.