Supply Chain Purchasing Intern

Oshkosh Corporation - Oshkosh, WI

Part-time - Intern

Oshkosh, WI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Oshkosh Defense, a leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, is dedicated to supporting those who protect others. We are seeking an intern to assist with various levels of procurement to support our Global Procurement and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams. This internship will provide hands-on experience in Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operational duties within the Defense Aftermarket sector. The intern will play a crucial role in reviewing, transforming, and uploading supplier price lists, sending requests for quotes, and gathering necessary information to facilitate these requests. Additionally, the intern will extract data from JDE/SAS and other divisions, download drawings, and communicate with vendors to resolve issues through collaboration and negotiation. The intern will also consult with sales individuals, accounting and finance teams, and engineers to ensure accurate information transfer. As the intern becomes more comfortable with the J.D. Edwards systems, they will work towards maintaining their own vendor accounts. This position is designed to provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers, offering a comprehensive learning experience in the procurement process within a global defense context.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operational duties within Defense Aftermarket.
• Review, transform, and upload supplier price lists.
• Send requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Gather and compile necessary information to request quotes from suppliers.
• Extract data from JDE/SAS and other divisions.
• Download drawings as needed.
• Communicate with vendors to solve problems through collaboration and negotiation.
• Consult with sales individuals, accounting and finance, and engineers to ensure correct transfer of information.
• Maintain vendor accounts and work towards gaining 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.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the internship.
• Availability to work full-time during summers and breaks, and part-time (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.
• Graduation date of December 2025 or later.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Skills and training opportunities.