Global Sourcing Intern: Strategy, Analytics & Negotiation

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in rugged vehicle and equipment manufacturing, invites a procurement internship across McNeilus division to support the sourcing strategy. You will collaborate with purchasing, operations and engineering to optimize supplier relationships and drive lean improvements.

The role focuses on strategic purchasing, quotes analysis, supplier research, and data analytics tooling, with growth opportunities and a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in strategic sourcing activities to include: understanding commodity landscape.
• Research and identify new potential sources.
• Gather and compile necessary information to request quotes.
• Analyze quotes and recommend sourcing plan.
• Negotiate long term agreements.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk amongst supply chain.
• Sustain supplier partnerships by maintaining regular communication with supply base.
• Develop data analytics tool(s) to streamline decision-making capabilities.
• Provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Purchasing

Global Sourcing

Operations

Negotiation

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in rugged vehicle and equipment manufacturing, invites a procurement internship across McNeilus division to support the sourcing strategy. You will collaborate with purchasing, operations and engineering to optimize supplier relationships and drive lean improvements.

The role focuses on strategic purchasing, quotes analysis, supplier research, and data analytics tooling, with growth opportunities and a people-first culture.