Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities across the supply chain. You will process purchase orders, run reports for unacknowledged or late orders, and support supplier negotiations and launches in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
• Ability to travel 25%.
• 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.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities across the supply chain. You will process purchase orders, run reports for unacknowledged or late orders, and support supplier negotiations and launches in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.