Category Specialist - Strategic Sourcing

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove, set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Category Specialist Role

This role supports the organization by gathering and manipulating spend and commodity data in support of sourcing strategies and category management. The Category Specialist will develop category research using internal and external data, interpret data and trends and translate into opportunities for value capture. This role may also lead sub-categories.

• Data gathering and manipulation
• Knowledge of data analytics tools; data analytics in a specific commodity/category
• Critical thinking skills forming to connect the category data to the business
• Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets
• Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement
• Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business
• Gain an understanding of category the global marketplace
• Aid and lead long-term agreement negotiations
• Identify and communicate supply chain risk
• Understand and communicate category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, with development understanding of strategic sourcing process
• Regularly use influencing skills; utilizes project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch and may be participant on council

Minimum Qualifications

• 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%.

Standout Qualifications

• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Working Conditions

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• The role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $117,800.00