Category Specialist - Indirect/Hardware & Fasteners

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we’ve evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that have no equal. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, making a difference in people's lives every day. Every step in the process of building our trucks is personal—from innovation and expertise to customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

About the Role

The Category Specialist role is an intermediate-level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role supports the organization by gathering and manipulating spend and commodity data to inform sourcing strategies and category management. The Category Specialist will develop category research using internal and external data, interpret trends, and translate insights into opportunities for value capture. This role may also lead sub-categories.

Responsibilities

• Gather and manipulate spend and commodity data to support sourcing strategies.
• Develop category research using internal and external data; interpret trends and translate into value-capture opportunities.
• Lead sub-categories and assist in long-term agreement negotiations.
• Identify and communicate supply chain risks.
• Understand and communicate category/commodity prices, including total cost of ownership models.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and gain an understanding of the strategic sourcing process.
• Use influencing skills and project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch.
• Understand supply market trends and their impact on the business.
• Demonstrate skill in interpreting engineering technical drawings, taxonomy, and technical grammar.
• Gain an understanding of the global marketplace for assigned categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry, particularly with the hardware/fastener category.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with web-based software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and data analytics tools.
• Experience with negotiation and capital expenditures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $73,200.00 - $117,800.00 across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, skills, and equity among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and provide various opportunities to support team member growth and success.