Strategic Category Specialist - Data-Driven Sourcing Leader

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role develops category research from internal and external data, interprets trends, and translates insights into opportunities for value capture.

It may lead sub-categories and supports strategic sourcing initiatives. The position requires travel 10–20% and experience in data analytics, supplier engagement, and negotiations to optimize

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Data gathering and manipulation for category management.
• Interpret data trends and translate into opportunities.
• Assist and lead long-term agreement negotiations.
• Understand supply market trends and impact on business.
• Communicate category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role develops category research from internal and external data, interprets trends, and translates insights into opportunities for value capture.

It may lead sub-categories and supports strategic sourcing initiatives. The position requires travel 10–20% and experience in data analytics, supplier engagement, and negotiations to optimize