Category Manager - Powertrain & Driveline

About the role

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation keep soldiers and firefighters safe, help build and maintain clean communities, and enable people to do their jobs every day. The Category Strategy Manager will be the subject‑matter expert for one or more categories of spend, influencing market drivers and external forces, building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and leading strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach multiple category managers across the segment.
• Apply data analytics and critical‑thinking skills to multiple categories of spend, connecting supply‑chain impact to business performance.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on spend categories/commodities, market trends, and future impacts.
• Use analytics tools to conduct spend and category analysis; maintain category spend and performance dashboards and visibility of spend synergies.
• Formulate business cost/value opportunities through advanced, independent critical thinking.
• Build meaningful relationships with the supply base to regularly enhance the value proposition.
• Interpret engineering/technical drawings and understand the technical language of the business and category.
• Oversee effective use of supplier preferencing strategy, supplier engagement model, and part taxonomy.
• Lead and support supplier contract negotiations while mentoring and coaching team members.
• Lead internal communication for the category and connect it to the global marketplace.
• Align category management with business goals and value proposition.
• Identify, communicate, and manage supply‑chain risk and business continuity plans.
• Validate and govern category/commodity pricing, including total cost of ownership models.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that capture value for the business, and may lead or support a council.
• Build open, trusting relationships with team members through frequent meaningful conversations and ensure individual development plans are in place.
• Develop relationships with senior leaders across multiple functional areas and lead through influence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field.
• Ability to travel 25‑30%.

Standout Qualifications

• Relevant industry‑related certifications.
• Category Strategy experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous follow‑through and attention to detail.
• Effective time‑management and prioritization abilities; capable of multitasking and meeting competing deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with constantly changing requirements.
• Proficiency with web‑based software applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Pay

Pay Range $103,300.00 – $177,700.00. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and equity among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, Oshkosh prioritizes a people‑first culture and provides various opportunities to support team‑member growth and success.