Supply Chain Purchasing Intern

Posted:
9/10/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Assist with multiple levels of procurement to support our Global Procurement and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams within the corporation.

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 Operational duties within Defense Aftermarket.
  • Review, transform, and upload supplier price lists
  • Send request for quotes.
  • Gather and compile necessary information in order to request quotes from suppliers.
  • Extract data from JDE/SAS and other divisions.
  • Download drawings.  
  • Communicate with venders to solve problems through collaboration and negotiation
  • Consult with sales individuals, accounting and finance, engineers to ensure correct transfer of information.
  • Maintain vendor accounts (work into gaining own personal vendor accounts after becoming comfortable with J.D. Edwards systems).
  • 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 Supply Chain, Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 
  • This is a year-round opportunity. Individual must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for full duration or part of the internship. 
  • Must be willing to work full time hours during summers and breaks, and part time hours (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.
  • Graduation date of December 2025 or later.

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.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.