Purchasing Intern (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. invites applicants for a summer internship in Purchasing and Sourcing within the Global Procurement Supply Chain (GPSC) team in Murfreesboro, TN. The role blends purchasing support with sourcing activities and offers relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include supplier setup in the Pierce database, weekly reporting, cross-functional collaboration for part drawings, and ERP updates. Travel may be required for the Summer 2027 program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain suppliers within the Pierce database.
• Prepare weekly reports for department leads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather part drawings and information.
• Maintain supplier relationships and obtain cross-references of part numbers.
• Liaise between GPSC and Engineering to provide updated part drawings to suppliers.
• Process internal purchasing requests for non-inventory parts and services.
• Assist with tax-exempt certificates as needed.
• Support mass price updates in the ERP system.
• Gather data to estimate arrival dates and annual usages for sourcing.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

The intern position would provide a hybrid of Purchasing and Sourcing support within our Global Procurement Supply Chain (GPSC) team.

YOUR IMPACT

• This role will be responsible for the setup and maintaining existing suppliers within the Pierce database.
• Prepare weekly reports for department leads to assist in decision making for the company.
• Partner with cross functional team to gather part drawings and additional part information to support the GPSC sourcing team.
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers to obtain cross references of part numbers.
• Liaison between GPSC and Engineering to provide updated part drawings to the supplier.
• Partner with internal cross functional teams to process internal purchasing requests for non-inventory parts and services.
• Complete tax-exempt certificates as needed.
• Assist other team members with the GPSC team with mass price updates in the company ERP system.
• Partner with cross functional team to obtain data to assist with pull estimated date of arrival and annual usages for sourcing team.
• Assist with internal training for the new Supplier Portal.
• Assist with department improvement projects.
• Assist GPSC with past due orders and critical shortages.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Studentworking towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Murfreesboro, TN for the Summer of 2027 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Murfreesboro, TN)

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them. We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.