Senior Purchasing Specialist

Oshkosh; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join their dynamic supply chain team. This role is pivotal in coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing material flow. You will engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring efficient operations while supporting critical supply chain initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be ready to tackle challenges head-on. If you are passionate about making a difference and enhancing operational efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in Supply Chain or Purchasing.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities and manage purchase transactions.
• Develop reports for unacknowledged orders and manage supplier performance.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives and train purchasing staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Purchasing

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTekÔ, Jetway, and more.

The Purchasing Specialist role 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. The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.
• Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.