About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers’ ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

THE ROLE

As a Global Procurement Supply Chain intern, you have the opportunity to assist with multiple levels of procurement to support our Global Procurement and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams within the corporation.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the areas of Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operational duties within the various Purchasing departments throughout the corporation.
• Expedite purchase orders.
• Send request for quotes.
• Gather and compile necessary information in order to request quotes from suppliers.
• Extract data from JDE/SAS and other divisions
• Download drawings.  
• Communicate with venders to confirm shipments.
• Consult with sales individuals, accounting and finance, engineers, and warehouse personnel to ensure correct transfer of information.
• Maintain vendor accounts (work into gaining own 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 from suppliers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the Summer 2025 internship. Summer Housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize work load to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.