Purchasing Associate

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At 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.

Purchasing Associate R36759

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.  

YOUR IMPACT:

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.

• 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:   

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

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

                                                                                                                                

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.

• Purchasing 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.

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.

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 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 ap