About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Sr Category Specialist role will be a senior level position within the supply chain new product development functions. This role will engage in advanced data gathering, analytics, and manipulation. The Sr Category Specialist will regularly conduct benchmarking, market intelligence and supply base research to identify and capture value for the business. This role leads Product Level Projects, NPD Projects and New Product Introductions and will function as a working leader.YOUR IMPACT:  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Gather and manipulate data and information and create analytics.</li><li>Collaborate with all Sales, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, and Purchasing Category Leaders.</li><li>Subject matter expert on project and product spend categories.</li><li>Frequent use of data analytics tools to conduct spend and category data analytics.</li><li>Advanced and independent critical thinking to formulate project plans and risk mitigation plans. </li><li>Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.</li><li>Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.</li><li>Knowledge of product development process and the lifecycle of parts. </li><li>Knowledge on the application and timing of long - term supply agreements</li><li>Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.</li><li>Interprets and understand engineering technical drawings.</li><li>Understand a broad range of categories.</li><li>Identify, communicate, and manage supply chain risk.</li><li>Advanced understanding of sourcing process/procedures; support and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.</li><li>Lead through influence; utilize project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.</li><li>OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Ability to travel 10-20%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Category strategy experience within the manufacturing industry.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.</li><li>Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.</li></ul>WORKNG CONDITIONS:The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. <ul><li>This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings. </li><li>Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. </li><li>Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings. </li><li>Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files. </li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. </li></ul>Pay Range:$91,800.00 - $153,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Sr Category Specialist

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Sr Category Specialist role will be a senior level position within the supply chain new product development functions. This role will engage in advanced data gathering, analytics, and manipulation. The Sr Category Specialist will regularly conduct benchmarking, market intelligence and supply base research to identify and capture value for the business. This role leads Product Level Projects, NPD Projects and New Product Introductions and will function as a working leader.YOUR IMPACT: &nbsp;These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Gather and manipulate data and information and create analytics.</li><li>Collaborate with all Sales, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, and Purchasing Category Leaders.</li><li>Subject matter expert on project and product spend categories.</li><li>Frequent use of data analytics tools to conduct spend and category data analytics.</li><li>Advanced and independent critical thinking to formulate project plans and risk mitigation plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.</li><li>Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.</li><li>Knowledge of product development process and the lifecycle of parts.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge on the application and timing of long - term supply agreements</li><li>Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.</li><li>Interprets and understand engineering technical drawings.</li><li>Understand a broad range of categories.</li><li>Identify, communicate, and manage supply chain risk.</li><li>Advanced understanding of sourcing process/procedures; support and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.</li><li>Lead through influence; utilize project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.</li><li>OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Ability to travel 10-20%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Category strategy experience within the manufacturing industry.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.</li><li>Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.</li></ul>WORKNG CONDITIONS:The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.&nbsp;<ul><li>This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.&nbsp;</li><li>Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.&nbsp;</li><li>Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.&nbsp;</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.&nbsp;</li></ul>Pay Range:$91,800.00 - $153,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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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