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 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.YOUR IMPACT:  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:<ul><li>Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.</li><li>Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.</li><li>Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.</li><li>Assist accounts payable and receiving issues to insure timely supplier payments</li><li>Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.</li><li>Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.</li><li>Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.</li><li>Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.</li><li>Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.</li><li>Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.</li><li>Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.</li><li>OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs desired.</li><li>Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) purchasing experience</li><li>Capital equipment purchasing desired</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of pivot tables and data analysis tools; familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting insights</li><li>Legal contract review / supply agreement experience</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><li>ERP experience within the manufacturing industry.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <div>The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. </div><div><ul><li>This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations. </li><li>The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment. </li><li>Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. </li><li>Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace. </li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions. </li></ul></div><div> </div>Pay Range:$64,500.00 - $103,500.00<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.

Purchasing 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 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.YOUR IMPACT: &nbsp;These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:<ul><li>Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.</li><li>Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.</li><li>Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.</li><li>Assist accounts payable and receiving issues to insure timely supplier payments</li><li>Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.</li><li>Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.</li><li>Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.</li><li>Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.</li><li>Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.</li><li>Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.</li><li>Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.</li><li>OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp; <ul><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs desired.</li><li>Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) purchasing experience</li><li>Capital equipment purchasing desired</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of pivot tables and data analysis tools; familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting insights</li><li>Legal contract review / supply agreement experience</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><li>ERP experience within the manufacturing industry.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <div>The following&nbsp;represents&nbsp;general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.&nbsp;</li><li>The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)&nbsp;must be worn when&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</li><li>Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.&nbsp;</li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div>Pay Range:$64,500.00 - $103,500.00<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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