Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Oshkosh Defense; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing and supply chain teams. You will coordinate daily purchasing activities, interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and help manage orders, price analytics, and supplier performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing, and travel up to 25%. Oshkosh offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for growth within a leading defense technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three or more years in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due orders.
• Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and variances in ERP.
• Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue RFQs and review supplier responses, manage bid lists.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and negotiate with suppliers.
• Prepare suppliers for product launches in coordination with NPD.
• Expedite and manage corrective actions for critical shortages.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow and reduce waste.
• Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing and supply chain teams. You will coordinate daily purchasing activities, interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and help manage orders, price analytics, and supplier performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing, and travel up to 25%. Oshkosh offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for growth within a leading defense technology company.