
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
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