Strategic Category Specialist – Data-Driven Sourcing

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist to support sourcing strategies by gathering and manipulating spend data. You will develop category research, interpret trends, and translate findings into opportunities for value capture, potentially leading sub-categories.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to manage data, understand market trends, and communicate pricing and total cost of ownership. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in Supply Chain or related field.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Data gathering and manipulation.
• Understand supply market trends and impacts on business.
• Lead long-term agreement negotiations.
• Identify and communicate supply chain risks.

Skills

Data gathering

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Supplier knowledge

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist to support sourcing strategies by gathering and manipulating spend data. You will develop category research, interpret trends, and translate findings into opportunities for value capture, potentially leading sub-categories.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to manage data, understand market trends, and communicate pricing and total cost of ownership. Travel may be required.