Program Manager Supply Chain

About Oshkosh Delivery an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporations legacy of engineering excellence and innovation we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable efficient and sustainable. With a focus on reliability driver experience and cutting-edge technology Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter safer and with confidence today and for the road ahead.

As a Program Manager supporting the Global Procurement and Supply Chain function at Oshkosh Defense you will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization supplier strategy and operational efficiency across the enterprise. This role partners closely with Supply Chain Procurement Engineering Finance and Operations to drive strategic cost-saving initiatives strengthen supplier performance and enhance long-term supply chain resilience.

You will oversee high-impact programs from strategy development through execution ensuring alignment with business objectives financial targets governance standards and continuous improvement priorities.

YOUR IMPACT:

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

Strategic Supply Chain Program Leadership

Lead segment or enterprise-wide supply chain initiatives focused on cost reduction value engineering supplier optimization and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement.
Develop and execute integrated program plans including cost models milestone schedules KPIs and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing Category Management and Supplier Development teams to identify and implement sustainable cost savings across direct and indirect spend categories.
Drive initiatives such as should-cost modeling supplier consolidation dual sourcing strategies make vs. buy analysis and supply base rationalization.
Support long-range supply chain strategy development aligned to enterprise growth margin expansion and operational performance objectives.

Cost Optimization & Financial Performance

Identify cost drivers across the supply chain and lead cross-functional teams to implement margin-enhancing solutions.
Track and report realized savings cost avoidance and value capture metrics to executive leadership.
Partner with Finance to ensure savings initiatives are accurately forecasted validated and sustained.
Monitor program financial health and proactively address risks impacting cost supply continuity or performance.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a strategic liaison between Supply Chain Engineering Operations and key supplier partners.
Lead supplier-facing initiatives focused on cost reduction performance improvement contract optimization and long-term strategic partnerships.
Support negotiations and supplier strategy development through data-driven insights and risk analysis.

Risk Management Governance & Compliance

Lead supply chain risk assessments related to cost volatility supplier concentration geopolitical exposure and continuity of supply.
Ensure initiatives align with regulatory contractual and corporate governance requirements (FAR/DFARS ITAR etc. as applicable).

Continuous Improvement & Enterprise Impact

Champion a culture of cost discipline operational excellence and data-driven decision-making within the Supply Chain organization.
Support digital transformation initiatives including supply chain analytics cost modeling tools and process automation.
Contribute to development of standardized program management practices within the Strategic Supply Chain function.
Drive cross-business collaboration to strengthen enterprise competitiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to fourteen (14) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven success managing large-scale cross-functional programs with significant financial operational or technical impact.

• Experience leading in matrixed environments.

• Masters degree (MBA Engineering Management or related).

• PMP certification.

• Background in portfolio management and innovation strategy.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Pay Range:

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