Category Specialist - Fabrication

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal.

Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Category Specialist supports strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Oshkosh Aero Tech, specializing in the fabrication category, which includes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and value-added fabrication processes such as cutting, forming, welding, and coatings. This role supports strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Oshkosh Aero Tech, with a primary focus on fabrication suppliers supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations.

This role is responsible for executing sourcing projects, managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and identifying cost-reduction and supply-continuity opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and project management capabilities with the ability to develop sourcing strategies and drive initiatives through successful execution.

• Strategic Sourcing:
  Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the fabrication category, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and value-added fabrication processes such as cutting, forming, welding, and coatings.
• Project Management:
  Lead sourcing and cost-reduction projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and measurable results.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Develop and maintain supplier relationships, lead contract negotiations, manage supplier agreements, and support long-term supply partnerships.
• Cost Reduction & Analytics:
  Analyze spend, commodity pricing, market trends, and total cost of ownership to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
• Supply Chain
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Identify supplier capacity, quality, delivery, and continuity risks; partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier performance teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Category Management:
  Research supplier markets, evaluate sourcing opportunities, interpret technical requirements, and support long-term category strategies.
• Process Improvement:
  Support the standardization of sourcing processes, supplier performance metrics, and reporting across Oshkosh Aero Tech and the broader Vocational segment.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to travel 10–20%.

• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier relationship management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success executing sourcing projects, delivering measurable cost savings, and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience sourcing fabricated metal components, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, welding, forming, or coatings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems, spend analysis, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

#LI-OSK Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $

The 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 candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar…