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About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Category Associate supports the Global Procurement and Supply Chain function with duties and projects as assigned that provide direct support to operational excellence, process improvement, cost savings initiatives, and strategic planning for the fabrications Category Management team. The Category Associate conducts research and executes strategic projects to begin to understand how categories are internally organized and relate to the business.

YOUR IMPACT

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

+ Assist in the areas of Category Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management and Execution, Global Sourcing, and Operational duties within the Category Management team.

+ Execute on select business conducted with suppliers and coordinate internal actions between supplier and the product.

+ Participate with Category Management team in the development of thoughtful quote packages, data and requirements gathering, effective RFQ kick-off, and evaluation and analysis of proposed pricing.

+ Gather and compile necessary information in order to request quotes from suppliers.

+ Extract data from Powerlink/XA and other databases as needed.

+ Prepare complete drawing packages.

+ Data analysis and manipulation.

+ Critically review current processes in order to identify improvement opportunities, lead corrective actions, and document processes as needed.

+ Communicate and collaborate with external vendors for needs relating to assigned projects.

+ Communicate and consult with cross-functional groups such as sales, accounting and finance, engineering, and operations team members for needs relating to assigned projects.

+ Provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.

+ Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

+ Develop supplier relationships management and engagement methodology.

+ Develop an understanding for supply market trends.

+ Connect with engineer/technical drawings and beginning stages of understand technical grammar and learning the language of the business/category/commodity, reading of technical drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

+ OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Ability to travel 10-20%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

+ Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.

+ Category sourcing 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.

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.

Pay Range:

$56,600.00 - $88,400.00

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.

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 [email protected].

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.