Oshkosh Corporation

Purchasing Associate

Oshkosh Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: OshkoshSouth CarolinaWisconsinUnited States

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Salary

💰 $51,400 - $79,200 per year

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About the role

  • Process and manage purchase orders, including expedites, defers, cancellations, and acknowledgements
  • Support tactical purchasing activities aligned to aftermarket demand and service requirements
  • Interface with suppliers and customers regarding order status, delivery timing, and issue resolution
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
  • Coordinate closely with warehouse operations on inbound material, shortages, and fulfillment priorities
  • Support purchasing analytics, including cost variance review and basic reporting within ERP systems
  • Participate in supplier communications and support supplier readiness for aftermarket demand
  • Collaborate with GPSC, service engineering, publications, and operations teams to support aftermarket execution
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives as the aftermarket organization scales

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Entry-level purchasing or supply chain experience, including internships
  • Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, or aftermarket environments
  • ERP experience (JD Edwards, SAP, or similar) preferred but not required
  • Experience supporting invoicing, cost variance analysis, or financial reconciliation a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
  • Ability to work across multiple internal teams and external partners.
Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities
  • People-first culture with growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
purchase order managementcost variance analysisfinancial reconciliationpurchasing analyticsinvoice discrepancy resolutionsupply chain managementtactical purchasingsupplier communicationscontinuous improvementreporting
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detaileffective communicationability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationproblem-solvingfollow-throughadaptabilityteamworkcustomer service
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business