Senior Category Strategy Manager - Powertrain & Driveline

Oshkosh Corporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Category Strategy Manager to lead category strategies, mentor a team of category managers, and align spend with business goals. The role emphasizes data analytics, market trends, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize value across multiple spend areas.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to travel. You will influence sourcing decisions and contribute to the company’s mission of serving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field.
• Ability to travel 25-30%.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach multiple category managers.
• Perform data analytics and connect spend categories to business impact.
• Lead and support supplier contract negotiations and engage with suppliers.
• Develop category strategies and communicate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead internal communications to connect category goals with the global marketplace.

Skills

Data analytics

Mentoring

Stakeholder influence

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Category Strategy Manager to lead category strategies, mentor a team of category managers, and align spend with business goals. The role emphasizes data analytics, market trends, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize value across multiple spend areas.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to travel. You will influence sourcing decisions and contribute to the company’s mission of serving