Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Specialist
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$ 63500 - 101700
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Job Description
About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industryleading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers everchanging needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
The Purchasing Specialist role supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations. The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be allinclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree with three 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain Purchasing or a related field.
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to travel 25.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 timemanagement and prioritization skills able to multitask and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
- Experience and proficiency with various webbased software applications including Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint etc.
- Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
WHY OSHKOSH
Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k team members around the world who embody them.
We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.
Pay Range:
$63500.00 $101700.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a peoplefirst culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at
Oshkosh Corporation is a meritbased Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
