Purchasing Agent IAH Airport Warehouse

About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports air-freight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTekÔ Jetway and more.

Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Purchasing Agent responsible for procuring materials supplies and services required to support warehouse and operational activities at the IAH Airport location. This role ensures timely cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with company policies contractual obligations and quality standards.

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision coverage 401K and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Procure materials equipment and services in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
• Issue purchase orders and track order status to ensure on-time delivery
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing availability lead times and order discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation in ERP and inventory systems
• Coordinate with warehouse operations and finance teams to support material requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with demand planning as needed
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and work with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment
• Support supplier performance and maintain professional vendor relationships
• Comply with all Oshkosh Corporation safety quality and ethical standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Availability to work day or nightshift including weekends and holidays.

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in warehouse logistics or airport operations.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the Purchasing Agent employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close proximity vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or fell objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact our talent acquisition team by email .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based 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.