Global Purchasing Specialist — Supply Chain & Supplier Performance

oshkoshcorporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities, manage orders, and support supplier performance. The role interfaces with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely procurement, cost controls, and readiness for product launches.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing, with 25% travel willingness. The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field.
• Willingness to travel 25% outside office
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Purchasing experience in manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due orders.
• Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards in ERP.
• Support supplier performance reviews and negotiations.
• Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses; manage bid lists.
• Coordinate supplier readiness for product launches with NPD.

Skills

ERP experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities, manage orders, and support supplier performance. The role interfaces with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely procurement, cost controls, and readiness for product launches.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing, with 25% travel willingness. The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a manufacturing