Category Specialist - Fabrication

Oshkosh Corporation • Ogden, FL

9d • $73,200 - $117,800

About The Position

The Category Specialist supports strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Oshkosh AeroTech, focusing on fabrication suppliers serving Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations. The category includes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and value-added processes such as cutting, forming, welding, and coatings. The role executes sourcing projects, manages supplier relationships, negotiates agreements, and identifies opportunities for cost reduction and supply continuity. It combines analytical and project-management capabilities with developing sourcing strategies and driving initiatives through execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier relationship management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success executing sourcing projects, delivering measurable cost savings, and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience sourcing fabricated metal components, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, welding, forming, or coatings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems, spend analysis, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the fabrication category, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and processes such as cutting, forming, welding, and coatings.
• Lead sourcing and cost-reduction projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and measurable results.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, lead contract negotiations, manage supplier agreements, and support long-term supply partnerships.
• Analyze spend, commodity pricing, market trends, and total cost of ownership to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify supplier capacity, quality, delivery, and continuity risks, and work with cross-functional teams on mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier performance teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Research supplier markets, evaluate sourcing opportunities, interpret technical requirements, and support long-term category strategies.
• Support standardization of sourcing processes, supplier performance metrics, and reporting across Oshkosh AeroTech and the broader Vocational segment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level