Strategic Sourcing Intern (Summer 2027)

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

SUMMARY

Work cross-functionally across the division's purchasing, operations, and engineering groups to develop and implement the procurement strategy of assigned goods and services from our global supply base. This individual will have a positive influence on the organization's sourcing requirements through lean thinking, problem solving, negotiating, communicating and stakeholder leadership to meet the department, divisional, and corporate goals.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Assist in the areas of Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in strategic sourcing activities to include:

Understanding commodity landscape.

Research and identify new potential sources.

Gather and compile necessary information to request quotes.

Analyze quotes and recommend sourcing plan.

Negotiate long term agreements.

• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk amongst supply chain.
• Sustain supplier partnerships by maintaining regular communication with supply base.
• Develop data analytics tool(s) to streamline decision-making capabilities.
• Provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

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.

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