Purchasing Specialist Sr
Company: Oshkosh Corporation
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh 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.JOB SUMMARY: The
Senior Purchasing Specialist role supports global procurement and
supply chain functional areas of responsibility. The typical role
is responsible for purchase order management activity in support of
business or segment operations. The position has direct interface
and acts as a liaison between suppliers and the organization. It
may include working level leadership of purchasing team
members.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These duties are not
meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.+ Lead
purchasing and order management activities to drive operational
effectiveness.+ Ensure supplier and purchase order accuracy of
master data in ERP and supplier portal and update/change
data/information as required; resolve supply disruption issues.+
Conduct standard material cost reviews, cost variance/change
analytics and execute action plans for cost management; update
material cost standards and variances in ERP.+ Understand
material/commodity index models and cost their impact on total cost
of ownership.+ Execute approved value proposition/cost out
projects.+ Lead supplier part warranty recovery campaign efforts.+
Participate in projects that drive performance and value capture
through long term supply agreements.+ Lead supplier performance
recovery and supplier risk mitigation activities; attend and lead
supplier delivery performance discussions internally and in
supplier business reviews.+ Lead mitigation of price increase
threats and lead/support supplier negotiations.+ Execute supplier
readiness for product launches (in coordination with NPD if
applicable); review new parts and execute launch readiness
initiatives for mid/high impact programs.+ Support new program
launch readiness initiatives.+ Participate in supply chain
optimization initiatives to improve material flow and capture value
or reduce waste in the supply chain.+ Engage in category counsel
initiatives.+ Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate
positions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree with five (5)
or more years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain,
or a related field.+ OR an equivalent combination of education and
experience.+ Ability to travel 25%.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: +
Relevant industry related certifications.+ 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.+ Experience and proficiency
with various web-based software applications including Microsoft
Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.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: 920-502-3009 or
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.
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