Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate

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.

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• 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 on-boarding suppliers.
• Minimal infrequent travel.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range : $50,400.00 - $77,200.00

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.