At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

The Category Specialist role is an intermediate level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role will support the organization by gathering and manipulating spend and commodity data in support of sourcing strategies and category management. The Category Specialist will be the subject matter expert for SDX which is the software that supports our Directed Buy program for raw materials

YOUR IMPACT

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

Data gathering and manipulation.Knowledge of data analytics tools; data analytics in a specific commodity/category.Enter all new parts into SDX every quarter and meet with top fabricators every quarter to ensure forecast accuracy.Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.Skill for engineering technical drawings understanding taxonomy and technical grammar.Gain an understanding of the raw material marketplace including mills, processors and fabricators.Perform the True Up process that happens every month and is paid quarterly.Work with SDX to run the report that becomes the annual raw materials RFQ.Train all participants in the Directed Buy program on SDX and expectations of them within the tool.Support the annual RFQ and translate the results into fabricator pricing for each fabricator.Actively participate in the Raw Material council meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 where requirements are constantly changing.Expertise and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, ExcEl, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Basic Finance / Accounting acumen for the True Up process

Pay Range:

$72,200.00 - $116,200.00

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 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.

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.