Subcontracts Intern

About the role

As a Subcontracts Intern you will assist multiple levels of procurement to support the Global Procurement and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams within Oshkosh Defense. The position starts in Spring/Summer 2027 and offers the opportunity to learn how service pricing, contracts, and supplier management integrate with project budgets and product development.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontract administrators with negotiations, supplier selection, pricing, forecasts, and performance management, including quarterly scorecard reviews and corrective actions.
• Learn how service pricing (labor rates, NRE, milestone payments) connects to project budgets, scope tasks, and broader financial decisions.
• Take ownership of certain service suppliers and actively manage their pricing and scope with mentorship.
• Visit suppliers to understand their technical capabilities, capacity, quality systems, certifications, and potential constraints.
• Support subcontract administrators in ensuring appropriate compliance documentation is on file.
• Work with engineering, program management, and other cross‑functional teams to understand service requirements, deliverables, and how subcontracted work integrates into product development timelines.
• Help coordinate scope changes, Statement of Work (SOW) amendments, and technical requirement updates.
• Support the subcontract administrator in supplier communications regarding schedule changes, milestone deliverables, technical reviews, and project updates.
• Identify and implement AI and digital tools that can improve purchasing‑team efficiency.
• Administer RFQs by sending technical packages and SOWs to suppliers, collecting quotations, and comparing pricing, labor rates, lead times, and terms.
• Learn how to issue purchase orders and subcontracts for services, ensuring accuracy in pricing, scope, and terms.
• Review and validate supplier invoices against contracted rates and milestone deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to confirm work completion and deliverable acceptance prior to payment approval, and partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve any discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Economics, Logistics, or a related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer 2027 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI).

Standout Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00 – $37.00 per hour. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations; individual pay is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, and skills.