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    Purchasing Associate - Oshkosh, United States - Oshkosh Corporation

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    About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

    Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our 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.

    WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
    • Effective communicator
    • Team player with autonomy
    • Organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Time-management and prioritization skills
    • Ability to balance competing priorities and changing requirements
    • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with adaptability
    The Purchasing Associate role is an entry level position that supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations.

    *This is a hybrid position that has the ability to work from home a couple days per week.

    YOUR IMPACT

    These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
    • Primary objective is the securing and safeguarding of conforming product.
    • Manage supplier relationships by enforcing KPI metrics and achievement of operational objectives.
    • Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
    • Utilize MRP system to process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
    • Make tactical buying decisions with respect to the management of purchases to meet scheduled demand
    • Facilitate material return process for non-conforming material.
    • Participate in supplier performance monitoring meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
    • Assist in resolution of supplier invoice discrepancies.
    • Support supplier readiness for product launches.
    • Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction.
    • Minimal infrequent travel.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
    • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
    • Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
    • Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
    WHY OSHKOSH?

    Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees' success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

    We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

    Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

    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.


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