Category Specialist

About Oshkosh Delivery 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. Role Overview The Category Specialist is an intermediate level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role supports the organization by gathering and manipulating spend and commodity data to inform sourcing strategies, category management, and enterprise‑wide cost savings initiatives. The Category Specialist will play a key role in a strategic cost savings initiative by learning and applying structured cost optimization and value‑capture methodologies and leveraging data‑driven insights to identify, quantify, and execute savings opportunities across assigned categories. Responsibilities Data gathering and manipulation to support sourcing strategies and cost savings initiatives. Utilize data analytics tools for specific commodity/category analysis. Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other GPSC teams to drive savings execution. Learn, adopt, and help deploy cost optimization and value‑capture methodologies across GPSC teams to build internal capability. Apply critical thinking to connect category data to the business. Maintain knowledge of suppliers, supply markets, and supplier relationship management and engagement. Understand supply market trends and their impact on the business. Interpret engineering technical drawings, taxonomy, and technical grammar. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global marketplace for the category. Assist and lead long‑term agreement negotiations. Identify and communicate supply chain risk. Explain category/commodity pricing, including total cost of ownership models. Support strategic sourcing initiatives and understand the strategic sourcing process. Use influencing skills and project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch, and participate on councils as needed. Location This role is based in Oshkosh, WI. Remote candidates who are able to travel as needed may be considered. Qualifications Minimum: 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%. Preferred: Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry. Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with constantly changing requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other web‑based software applications. Benefits and Pay Pay Range: $73,200.00 – $117,800.00. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and skill set, as well as pay equity among team members in similar positions. Equal Opportunity Employment Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for all qualified individuals, and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr