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 Director, Digital Procurement & AI Enablement is responsible for leading the digital transformation of the procurement function through advanced analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence. This role partners closely with Procurement, IT, Data & Analytics, Finance, and key business stakeholders to modernize sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle management, and source-to-pay processes.

The Director will be a key part of defining and executing the digital procurement roadmap, drive adoption of AI-enabled tools, and ensure measurable value creation through improved efficiency, cost optimization, risk management, and decision intelligence.

YOUR IMPACT

Digital Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the digital procurement and AI enablement strategy, as part of our procurement excellence strategy, aligned with enterprise digital and supply chain transformation goals

• Develop a multi-year roadmap for procurement platforms, analytics, automation, and AI use cases

• Act as a thought leader on emerging procurement technologies, AI/ML applications, and best practices

• Lead a procurement team focused on process development and improvement, ERP rollout and integrations, source to pay functionality roll out and training, and data governance and analytics

AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement

• Identify, prioritize, and deploy AI-driven use cases and agents, such as:

  • Spend analytics and predictive insights

  • Demand forecasting and scenario modeling

  • Supplier risk monitoring and resilience analytics

  • Contract analytics and compliance monitoring

  • Intelligent sourcing recommendations

• Partner with Data & Analytics teams to ensure data quality, governance, and scalable AI models

• Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI technologies

Procurement Technology & Platforms

• Drive the business vision for core procurement systems (e.g., ERP, sourcing, CLM, supplier risk, P2P)

• Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of digital procurement tools

• Drive integration across ERP, finance, supply chain, and external data sources

Value Realization & Performance Management

• Establish KPIs and value-tracking mechanisms for digital and AI initiatives

• Quantify and communicate benefits related to cost savings, productivity, cycle time reduction, and risk mitigation

• Continuously improve solutions based on performance data and user feedback

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead change management, training, and adoption strategies across global procurement teams

• Build digital and AI fluency within procurement through education and capability development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior procurement and business leaders

Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Compliance to ensure secure and compliant solutions

• Establish governance for digital procurement tools, data usage, and AI lifecycle management

• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on digital innovation initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, digital transformation, or analytics roles

• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale digital or technology-enabled initiatives

• Strong understanding of procurement processes (sourcing, supplier management, contracts, P2P)

• Experience with AI/ML, advanced analytics, or automation in procurement or supply chain

• Experience implementing or managing procurement platforms and analytics solutions

• Demonstrated success driving change and adoption in complex organizations

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (MBA or similar)

• Familiarity with tools such as SAP/Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, or similar platforms

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive industries

• Background working in global or matrixed organizations

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• This 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

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. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.