
Purchasing Associate
Oshkosh Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Oshkosh • South Carolina • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $51,400 - $79,200 per year
Tech Stack
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