Purchasing Manager New Product Development Introduction
Hagerstown, MD - USA
Job Summary
About JLG an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969 when our founder John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company and our productsincluding mobile elevating work platforms telehandlers utility vehicles and accessoriescan be found all over the world.
The Manager -Purchasing New Product Development / Introduction (NPD/NPI) role is a leadership position within the Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC) function at JLG Industries Inc. (Access Segment).Withover20 active programs in motion globally at any given time this leader and team sit at the center of how JLG brings new innovations to market helping extend JLGs position as the premium market-leading brand in the Access industry.Through daily engagement the NPD/NPI GPSC team acts as the connection point between key internal stakeholderssuch as Global Product Development Engineering Product Management Manufacturing/Operations and Financeand the Category Management/Strategic Sourcing team and their selected supply bases translating program requirements into clear direction while proactively surfacing risk to ensure programs deploy on time on cost and at quality.
This leader plays an equallyimportant rolein growing the people culture and systems and processes that make these cross-functional connectionswork dayin and day out.By leading a high-performing collaborative team of approximately nine (9) North American team members withfurtherdotted-line global leadership responsibility this leader willleveragecontinuous improvementand thought leadershipbest practices to define the next chapter of how NPD/NPI GPSC operates.With strong cross-functional influence and a People First mindset this role positions NPD/NPI GPSC as one of the most trusted connected functions across JLG and Oshkosh Corporation.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead coach and develop a high-performing team of approximately nine (9)program-orientedGPSCprofessionals fostering trust ownership and a strong engaged team culture
Provide mentorship set clear priorities and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that spreads across the NPD/NPIGPSCorganization
Drive positive employee engagement and retention using a People First mindset ensuring team members feel supported valued and aligned to organizational objectives
Strengthen the teams project management capability to proactivelyidentify assess and mitigate program risks
Complete Talent Spotlightsmaintainsuccession plans and define an individualized developmentplanfor every team member building a strong talent pipeline
Benchmark define and implement an evolved NPD/NPI GPSC operating structure that strengthens execution agility and strategic input across all programs
New Product Development / Introduction Excellence
Own and drive program Key Process Parameters (KPPs)such asTime-to-RFQ Time-to-Source Gates-on-Time and Cost-at-Gateto deliver predictable on-time on-cost programs
Support delivery of next-generation platforms and regionalization initiatives partnering closely with Engineering and Product Management throughout each phase gate
Partner with Category Management to integrate documented Category Strategies and align sourcing execution through Global Product Development with proactive risk mitigation plans in place prior to deployment
Identifyopportunities to secure meaningful Intellectual Property (IP) that strengthens JLGs first-mover advantage
Develop Category Engagement Playbooks with Category Management to enable earlier Prototype/Production source identification and improve mid-program agility
Embed Should-Cost reviews for early gate cost prediction andutilizethroughout the program to support cost audits
Partner with Supplier Development on capacity assessments for critical suppliers enforce New Business Hold controls and leverage NPD/ NPIRisk Management Dashboards to surface and resolveforecastedperformance concerns
Enterprise Alignment
Serve as a key connector across Category Management Supply Chain Solutions Aftermarket GPSC and Supplier Development ensuring NPD/ NPIprogramsbenefitfrom aligned strategiesand execution
Co-lead formation of a Supply Chain Solutions & NPD/NPI GPSC Collaboration Council to share best practices improve alignment and drive enhancement opportunities
Champion Continuous Improvement across NPD/ NPIsystems and processes and proactively manage key systems and administrative processes with minimal production or schedule impact
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree with seven (7) or more years of experience in Supply ChainPurchasing or a related field
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to travelup to25% including internationally
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Earned or actively pursuing an advanced industry-related degree (e.g. MBA MSc)
Relevant industry-related certifications (e.g. PMP CSCP CPSM)
Prior leadership experience withdemonstratedability to develop inspire and lead high-performing teams
Experience in a global manufacturing environment with preference toward off-highway heavy equipment or capital equipment applications
Demonstrated experience leading NPD/NPI programs through phase-gate or Global Product Development (GPD) processes including APQP/PPAP or equivalent methodologies
Strong program and risk management skills witha track recordof proactively identifying and mitigating program and supply chain risks
Experience partnering with Category Management orStrategicSourcing teams to align sourcing timing and strategy to program milestones
Curiosity for and interest inleveragingArtificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance outcomes
Ability to effectively communicate including written and verbal updates to Executive Leadership
Ability to work in a cross-functional and global team environment
Strong organizational and program management skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail across multiple concurrent programs
Strong time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and requirements while meeting deadlines
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving requirements
Experience andproficiencywith software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Power BI SharePoint Teams etc.) project management tools (MS Project Smartsheet etc.) and MRP systems
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting ventilation and temperature-controlled settings.
Duties are largely sedentary requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary including walking short distances standing or reaching for files.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Pay Range:
$103300.00 - $177700.00The 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 people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Oshkosh, we build some of the industry's toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. And while machines are our business, it’s about building, protecting and serving communities across the world.