Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate at Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, we strive to meet or exceed customers' ever-changing 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 Associate role is an entry level position that supports the purchasing and supply chain department. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities, including daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations.

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
• Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Support supplier readiness for product launches.
• Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and onboarding suppliers.
• Minimal infrequent travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 25%.

• Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing requirements.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

$50,400.00 - $77,200.00

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 corporate tale

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job 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 Corporation's 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.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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