About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Category Specialist - Electrical and Electronics role will be a senior level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. The spend under management for this position will exceed $75M annually across our key Vocational businesses which includes McNeilus, Pierce, ARFF and Aerotech. This role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems to support business objectives. 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned spend categories.
Identify and assist in qualifying new suppliers.
Execute supplier consolidation and dual-source strategies where appropriate.
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives by working with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet Vocational strategic sourcing team’s goals.
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 supply agreement/contracting strategies.
Identify, communicate, and manage supply chain risk.
Lead the validation and governance of category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, finance, purchasing, and other key stakeholders across multiple business units.
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.
Participation in electrical and electronics category council led by Oshkosh Corporate.
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%.
PREFERRED 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.
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Pay Range:
$92,600.00 - $154,400.00The 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 [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Ability to travel 10-20%
- Experience leading RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
- Ability to interpret and understand engineering technical drawings
- Experience with spend and category data analytics and total cost of ownership models
- Knowledge of supplier relationship management, supplier qualification, and market intelligence
- Experience managing supplier engagement, contracting, and supply agreement strategies
- Ability to identify and manage supply chain risk and implement cost savings initiatives
- Preferred: Category strategy experience within the manufacturing industry
- Preferred: Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, time-management and prioritization skills
- Preferred: Experience with web-based software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
Oshkosh Corporation Insights
What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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