Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Aftermarket Categories

oshkoshcorporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist to support supply-chain category management and new product development. You will analyze procurement processes, supplier agreements, and logistics to identify cost-saving opportunities.

The role manages cost and supplier selection for assigned categories, participates in negotiations, and builds relationships to ensure competitive pricing and continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.
• Experience in cost management and supplier selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, productivity, and supplier relationships.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material meets business needs.
• Collaborate across sites, functions, and regions to achieve sourcing goals.
• Apply data analytics to category data and business insights.
• Lead long-term agreements and other commercial negotiations.
• Identify and communicate supply chain risk and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Category Specialist to support supply-chain category management and new product development. You will analyze procurement processes, supplier agreements, and logistics to identify cost-saving opportunities.

The role manages cost and supplier selection for assigned categories, participates in negotiations, and builds relationships to ensure competitive pricing and continuity of supply.