Strategic Purchasing Specialist: Supply Chain Impact

Oshkosh Corporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities within the JLG/ Oshkosh ecosystem in the United States. The role interfaces with suppliers and internal stakeholders, handling orders, reports, and price analyses to support operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing and is able to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities within the JLG/ Oshkosh ecosystem in the United States. The role interfaces with suppliers and internal stakeholders, handling orders, reports, and price analyses to support operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing and is able to travel up to 25%.