Purchasing Associate (Supply Chain Systems Associate)

JLG Industries; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Company, seeks an entry-level Purchasing Associate to support the purchasing and supply chain functions. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier data, and handling PO defers and expedites.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with internship or data management exposure valued. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all supplier data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
• Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Support supplier readiness for product launches.
• Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and on-boarding suppliers.
• Minimal infrequent travel.

Skills

Internship experience

Data management

Global business exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Purchasing Associate role is an entry level position that supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all supplier data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
• Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Support supplier readiness for product launches.
• Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and on-boarding suppliers.
• Minimal infrequent travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Standout Qualifications

• Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
• Data management experience.
• Global business and supplier exposure.

Pay Range

$51,400.00 - $79,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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