Manager - Purchasing, New Product Development / Introduction

Oshkosh•Hagerstown, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager - Purchasing , New Product Development / Introduction (NPD / NPI) role is a leadership position within the Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC) function at JLG Industries, Inc. (Access Segment). With over 20 active programs in motion globally at any given time, this leader and team sit at the center of how JLG brings new innovations to market, helping extend JLG’s position as the premium, market-leading brand in the Access industry. Through daily engagement, the NPD / NPI GPSC team acts as the connection point between key internal stakeholders , such as Global Product Development Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing / Operations, and Finance , and the Category Management / Strategic Sourcing team and their selected supply bases, translating program requirements into clear direction while proactively surfacing risk to ensure programs deploy on time, on cost, and at quality. This leader plays an equally important role in growing the people, culture, and systems and processes that make these cross-functional connections work day in and day out. By leading a high-performing, collaborative team of approximately nine (9) North American team members, with further dotted-line global leadership responsibility, this leader will leverage continuous improvement and thought leadership best practices to define the next chapter of how NPD / NPI GPSC operates. With strong cross-functional influence and a People First mindset, this role positions NPD / NPI GPSC as one of the most trusted, connected functions across JLG and Oshkosh Corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing , or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to travel up to 25% , including internationally

Nice To Haves

Earned or actively pursuing an advanced industry-related degree (e.g., MBA, MSc)
Relevant industry-related certifications (e.g., PMP, CSCP, CPSM)
Prior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to develop, inspire, and lead high-performing teams
Experience in a global manufacturing environment, with preference toward off-highway, heavy equipment, or capital equipment applications
Demonstrated experience leading NPD / NPI programs through phase-gate or Global Product Development (GPD) processes, including APQP/PPAP or equivalent methodologies
Strong program and risk management skills, with a track record of proactively identifying and mitigating program and supply chain risks
Experience partnering with Category Management or S trategic S ourcing teams to align sourcing timing and strategy to program milestones
Curiosity for and interest in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance outcomes
Ability to effectively communicate, including written and verbal updates to Executive Leadership
Ability to work in a cross-functional and global team environment
Strong organizational and program management skills, with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail across multiple concurrent programs
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and requirements while meeting deadlines
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving requirements
Experience and proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, etc.), project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.), and MRP systems

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of approximately nine (9) program-oriented GPSC professionals, fostering trust, ownership, and a strong, engaged team culture
Provide mentorship, set clear priorities, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that spreads across the NPD / NPI GPSC organization
Drive positive employee engagement and retention using a People First mindset, ensuring team members feel supported, valued, and aligned to organizational objectives
Strengthen the team’s project management capability to proactively identify , assess, and mitigate program risks
Complete Talent Spotlights, maintain succession plans, and define an individualized development plan for every team member, building a strong talent pipeline
Benchmark, define, and implement an evolved NPD / NPI GPSC operating structure that strengthens execution, agility, and strategic input across all programs
Own and drive program Key Process Parameters (KPPs) , such as Time-to-RFQ, Time-to-Source, Gates-on-Time, and Cost-at-Gate , to deliver predictable, on-time, on-cost programs
Support delivery of next-generation platforms and regionalization initiatives, partnering closely with Engineering and Product Management throughout each phase gate
Partner with Category Management to integrate documented Category Strategies and align sourcing execution through Global Product Development, with proactive risk mitigation plans in place prior to deployment
Identify opportunities to secure meaningful Intellectual Property (IP) that strengthens JLG’s first-mover advantage
Develop Category Engagement Playbooks with Category Management to enable earlier Prototype/Production source identification and improve mid-program agility
Embed Should-Cost reviews for early gate cost prediction and utilize throughout the program to support cost audits
Partner with Supplier Development on capacity assessments for critical suppliers, enforce New Business Hold controls, and leverage NPD / NPI Risk Management Dashboards to surface and resolve forecasted performance concerns
Serve as a key connector across Category Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Aftermarket GPSC, and Supplier Development, ensuring NPD / NPI programs benefit from aligned strateg ies and execution
Co-lead formation of a Supply Chain Solutions & NPD / NPI GPSC Collaboration Council to share best practices, improve alignment, and drive enhancement opportunities
Champion Continuous Improvement across NPD / NPI systems and processes, and proactively manage key systems and administrative processes with minimal production or schedule impact