Purchasing Specialist

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies.

McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet.

Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

The Purchasing Specialist role 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.

The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

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

Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.

Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.

Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.

Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.

Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.

Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.

Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.

Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.

Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.

Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to travel 25%.

STAND OUT QUALIFICATIONS :

Relevant industry related certifications.

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.

Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.

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 +1 (920) 502.

3009 or our talent acquisition team by email .

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.