Purchasing Intern

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 Intern supports multiple levels of procurement within our Global Procurement and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams. This position has a Spring/Summer 2027 start date. Your Impact These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Support commodity managers with negotiations, supplier selection, pricing, forecasts, and performance management, including quarterly scorecard reviews and corrective actions. Learn how component pricing connects to standard cost, EAC, and broader financial decisions. Take ownership of certain suppliers and actively manage their pricing with mentorship. Visit suppliers to understand their manufacturing processes, capabilities, capacity, and potential constraints. Work with tactical buyers to understand how purchased components flow into the manufacturing plant, including work in SAP. Help coordinate part-number changes, cut-ins, and Bill of Material (BOM) updates. Manage EDI, supplier-portal forecasts, and coordinated communications to suppliers regarding forecast changes, deadlines, and updates. Identify and implement AI and digital tools that can improve purchasing-team efficiency. Learn how purchasing participates in new-product development, from early concepts through sourcing and production. Administer RFQs by sending packages to suppliers, collecting quotations, and comparing pricing, lead times, and commercial terms. Maintain accurate pricing on purchase orders and component standard costs to align with finance and budgeting. Minimum Qualifications Student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Economics, Logistics, or related field. Graduation date of December 2027 or later. Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2027 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI). 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. 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