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About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation's legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

The Purchasing Associate is an entry-level role supporting procurement activities for the NGDV Aftermarket program, a rapidly scaling organization responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of aftermarket parts for NGDV vehicles.

This role focuses on tactical purchasing execution, supplier and customer coordination, and day-to-day transactional support across purchasing, warehouse operations, and finance partners.

This position can be done fully remote; however, it does require availability during Central Standard Time (CST) business hours, regardless of your physical location.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Pay Range:

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.