Purchasing Intern (Summer 2027)

oshkoshcorporation; Dodge Center (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,577,000 - 106,020,000; Part time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation’s McNeilus division is seeking an intern to support the Global Procurement Supply Chain. The role blends Purchasing and Sourcing tasks, giving exposure to supplier setup, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with the GPSC team, gain ERP experience, assist with reporting and supplier portal training, and help improve processes while pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. This hybrid internship is paid at $18–$37 per hour with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field for entire duration of internship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain suppliers in the Pierce database.
• Prepare weekly reports for department leads.
• Gather part drawings and information to support GPSC sourcing.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to obtain cross references of part numbers.
• Liaise between GPSC and Engineering for updated part drawings.
• Process internal purchasing requests for non-inventory parts and services.
• Complete tax-exempt certificates as needed.
• Assist with mass price updates in the ERP system.
• Coordinate data to estimate arrival dates and annual usages.
• Assist with training for the new Supplier Portal.
• Support department improvement projects and address past-due orders.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

SUMMARY

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

YOUR IMPACT

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

• 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

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field for entire duration of internship.

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.

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.