**About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company** **Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.** Responsible for the procurement of goods and services from a class or family of suppliers in direct support of manufacturing operations, and strategic metrics. Primary contact with suppliers in the areas of supplier performance, engineering change implementation, flow of material, inventory control, and disposition of non-conforming goods on a given commodity team. **YOUR IMPACT** + Execute on select business conducted with suppliers and coordinate internal actions between supplier and the product. + Communicate parts availability issues to appropriate buyer. + Communicate inventory level set ups to PFEP Specialist. + Communicate packaging issues to materials. + Communicate pre paint parts issues to materials, buyer andzone team members. + Createand present purchasing metrics to management. + Participate in lean events. + Assist Operations purchasing on root cause analysis team to fix material shortages and report on critical items. + Ensure smooth cut inof change notices. + Support new model introduction into production area. + Support change in supplier shipping and packaging habits driven by purchasing. + Assist in Kanban implementation to zone for purchased parts. + Create spot buy and blanket orders with suppliers. Manage and maintenance MRP message activities. + Part number setup files under purchasing control.Createdebits memos, andcreditmemos as needed. + Website communication and trainingwith suppliers. + Inventory control activities for material stored at suppliers. + Shortage updates. + Coordinate the proper flow of material into Oshkosh. + Support all procedures for government regulations and publiclaws. + Provide feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems thatcould affect manufacturing operations. + Ensure purchase order is correct with regard to pricing and delivery. + Ensure order is acknowledged by supplier. + Address and resolve invoice issues. + Support production and aftermarket groups. Communicate effectively with Tactical Buyers. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering orrelated field + Internship experience **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 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.