About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Category Specialist role is an intermediate level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role will support the organization by analyzing, organizing, and improving sourcing processes, with the goal of streamlining operations. Qualified candidates will evaluate existing procurement systems, supplier agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems in search of opportunities for improvement and cost savings. This role is responsible for all aspects of cost management and supplier selection for an assigned set of categories and is expected to participate in and/or lead supplier price negotiations. The Category Specialist is the face of our organization to our supply base and will develop relationships with key suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and continuity of supply.

YOUR IMPACT 

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute strategies for sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, productivity, and supplier relationships.

• Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material meets the needs of the business.

• Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to achieve sourcing goals and objectives.

• Apply knowledge of data analytics tools; data analytics in a specific commodity/category.

• Apply critical thinking skills to connect the category data to the business.

• Demonstrate knowledge of suppliers and supply markets and how they impact the business.

• Review engineering technical drawings with an understanding of taxonomy and technical grammar.

• Assist and lead long-term agreement and other commercial negotiations.

• Identify and communicate supply chain risk and develop mitigation strategies.

• Understand and communicate category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models.

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, with development and understanding of the sourcing process.

• Regularly use influencing skills; utilizes project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch and may be participant on cross-functional councils.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) 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%.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.

• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.

• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

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 [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.