Program Manager - Supply Chain

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R44734
** About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company
**** Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.
** As a Program Manager supporting the Global Procurement and Supply Chain function at Oshkosh Defense, you will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier strategy, and operational efficiency across the enterprise. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to drive strategic cost-saving initiatives, strengthen supplier performance, and enhance long-term supply chain resilience.

You will oversee high-impact programs from strategy development through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial targets, governance standards, and continuous improvement priorities.
** YOUR IMPACT:
** These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
** Strategic Supply Chain Program Leadership*
* • Lead segment or enterprise-wide supply chain initiatives focused on cost reduction, value engineering, supplier optimization, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement.  
• Develop and execute integrated program plans including cost models, milestone schedules, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.  
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Supplier Development teams to identify and implement sustainable cost savings across direct and indirect spend categories.  
• Drive initiatives such as should-cost modeling, supplier consolidation, dual sourcing strategies, make vs. buy analysis, and supply base rationalization.  
• Support long-range supply chain strategy development aligned to enterprise growth, margin expansion, and operational performance objectives.
** Cost Optimization & Financial Performance*
* • Identify cost drivers across the supply chain and lead cross-functional teams to implement margin-enhancing solutions.  
• Track and report realized savings, cost avoidance, and value capture metrics to executive leadership.  
• Partner with Finance to ensure savings initiatives are accurately forecasted, validated, and sustained.  
• Monitor program financial health and proactively address risks impacting cost, supply continuity, or performance.
** Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement*
* • Serve as a strategic liaison between Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and key supplier partners.  
• Lead supplier-facing initiatives focused on cost reduction, performance improvement, contract optimization, and long-term strategic partnerships.  
• Support negotiations and supplier strategy development through data-driven insights and risk analysis.
** Risk Management, Governance & Compliance*
* • Lead supply chain risk assessments related to cost volatility, supplier concentration, geopolitical exposure, and continuity of supply.  
• Ensure initiatives align with regulatory, contractual, and corporate governance requirements (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, etc., as applicable).
** Continuous Improvement & Enterprise Impact*
* • Champion a culture of cost discipline, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making within the Supply Chain organization.  
• Support digital transformation initiatives including supply chain analytics, cost modeling tools, and process automation.  
• Contribute to development of standardized program management practices within the Strategic Supply Chain function.  
• Drive cross-business collaboration to strengthen enterprise competitiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) or…