Manager - Purchasing, New Product Development / Introduction

About this role

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 Manager -   Purchasing , New Product Development / Introduction (NPD   /   NPI) role is a leadership position within the Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC) function at JLG Industries, Inc. (Access Segment) .    With   over   20 active programs in motion globally at any given time, this leader and team sit at the center of how JLG brings new innovations to market, helping extend JLG’s position as the premium, market-leading brand in the Access industry .    Through daily engagement, the NPD   /   NPI GPSC team acts as the connection point between key internal stakeholders ,   such as Global Product Development Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing   /   Operations, and Finance ,   and the Category Management   /   Strategic Sourcing team and their selected supply bases, translating program requirements into clear direction while proactively surfacing risk to ensure programs deploy on time, on cost, and at quality.  

This leader plays an equally   important role   in growing the people, culture, and systems and processes that make these cross-functional connections   work day   in and day out .    By leading a high-performing, collaborative team of approximately nine (9) North American team members, with   further   dotted-line global leadership responsibility, this leader will   leverage   continuous improvement   and thought leadership   best practices to define the next chapter of how NPD   /   NPI GPSC operates .    With strong cross-functional influence and a People First mindset, this role positions NPD   /   NPI GPSC as one of the most trusted, connected functions across JLG and Oshkosh Corporation.  

YOUR IMPACT  

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

Leadership & Talent Development  

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of approximately nine (9)   program-oriented   GPSC   professionals, fostering trust, ownership, and a strong, engaged team culture  

• Provide mentorship, set clear priorities, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that spreads across the NPD   /   NPI   GPSC   organization  

• Drive positive employee engagement and retention using a People First mindset, ensuring team members feel supported, valued, and aligned to organizational objectives  

• Strengthen the team’s project management capability to proactively   identify , assess, and mitigate program risks  

• Complete Talent Spotlights,   maintain   succession plans, and define an individualized development   plan   for every team member, building a strong talent pipeline  

• Benchmark, define, and implement an evolved NPD   /   NPI GPSC operating structure that strengthens execution, agility, and strategic input across all programs  

New Product Development / Introduction Excellence  

• Own and drive program Key Process Parameters (KPPs) ,   such as   Time-to-RFQ, Time-to-Source, Gates-on-Time, and Cost-at-Gate ,   to deliver predictable, on-time, on-cost programs  

• Support delivery of next-generation platforms and regionalization initiatives, partnering closely with Engineering and Product Management throughout each phase gate  

• Partner with Category Management to integrate documented Category Strategies and align sourcing execution through Global Product Development, with proactive risk mitigation plans in place prior to deployment  

• Identify   opportunities to secure meaningful Intellectual Property (IP) that strengthens JLG’s first-mover advantage  

• Develop Category Engagement Playbooks with Category Management to enable earlier Prototype/Production source identification and improve mid-program agility  

• Embed Should-Cost reviews for early gate cost prediction and   utilize   throughout the program to support cost audits  

• Partner with Supplier Development on capacity assessments for critical suppliers, enforce New Business Hold controls, and leverage NPD   / NPI   Risk Management Dashboards to surface and resolve   forecasted   performance concerns  

Enterprise Alignment  

• Serve as a key connector across Category Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Aftermarket GPSC, and Supplier Development, ensuring NPD   / NPI   programs   benefit   from aligned strateg ies   and execution  

• Co-lead formation of a Supply Chain Solutions & NPD   /   NPI GPSC Collaboration Council to share best practices, improve alignment, and drive enhancement opportunities  

• Champion Continuous Improvement across NPD   / NPI   systems and processes, and proactively manage key systems and administrative processes with minimal production or schedule impact  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) or more years of experience in Supply Chain,   Purchasing , or a related field  

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience  

• Ability to travel   up to   25% , including internationally  

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS  

• Earned or actively pursuing an advanced industry-related degree (e.g., MBA, MSc)  

• Relevant industry-related certifications (e.g., PMP, CSCP, CPSM)  

• Prior leadership experience with   demonstrated   ability to develop, inspire, and lead high-performing teams  

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment, with preference toward off-highway, heavy equipment, or capital equipment applications  

• Demonstrated experience leading NPD   /   NPI programs through phase-gate or

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