Strategic Parts Purchasing Specialist

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, part of Oshkosh, is seeking a Purchasing Associate to coordinate daily purchasing activities for aftermarket parts and inventory replenishment. The role focuses on PO administration, supplier communication, and data accuracy to ensure high order fill rates and timely deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 1–2 years in aftermarket purchasing, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field, or an equivalent combination.
• 1–2 years in aftermarket parts purchasing, wholesale distribution, or inventory coordination.
• Experience with ERP/MRP platforms for PO entry, supplier inquiry, and tracking.
• Excel proficiency with VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivots for large order reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to negotiate and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, issue, and maintain purchase orders for aftermarket parts.
• Manage supplier order books, track unacknowledged orders, and adjust as needed.
• Expedite high-priority and emergency orders with vendors.
• Investigate PO-to-invoice price discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Run weekly reports on open POs, OTD scores, and replenishment metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier communication

Customer-centric urgency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Epicor)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, part of Oshkosh, is seeking a Purchasing Associate to coordinate daily purchasing activities for aftermarket parts and inventory replenishment. The role focuses on PO administration, supplier communication, and data accuracy to ensure high order fill rates and timely deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 1–2 years in aftermarket purchasing, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills.