At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

　　Senior Category Specialist R25452

　　The Senior Category Specialist role will be a senior level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role will engage in advanced data gathering, analytics, and manipulation. This role will frequently use internal and external data to provide category usage, trends and company/customer supply chain impact. The Senior Category Specialist will regularly conduct benchmarking, market intelligence and supply base research to identify and capture value for the business. This role leads one or more spend categories and may function as a working leader.

　　YOUR IMPACT

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

　　Data gathering and information.

　　Subject matter expert on spend category.

　　Frequent use of data analytics tools to conduct spend and category data analytics.

　　Advanced and independent critical thinking to formulate business cost/value opportunities within category/commodity.

　　Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.

　　Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.

　　Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.

　　Interprets and understand engineering technical drawings.

　　Responsible for part taxonomy.

　　Understand category and connection of the global marketplace.

　　Manage supplier engagement, preferencing and LTA/contracting strategies.

　　Identify, communicate, and manage supply chain risk.

　　Lead the validation and governance of category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models.

　　Advanced understanding of sourcing process/procedures; support and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.

　　Lead through influence; utilize project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch, and may lead or participate on council.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

　　OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Ability to travel 10-20%.

　　STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

　　Category strategy 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.

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　　We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:+

　　Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

　　Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)

　　401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%

　　Competitive paid-time off plans

　　Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans

　　Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year

　　Many, many more!

　　Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected] .

　　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 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.