Purchasing Coordinator - Global Supply Chain

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

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.