OSHKOSH, WI — Oshkosh Truck Corp. has named Gregory (Greg) Fredericksen senior vice president and chief procurement officer.
In this role, Fredericksen will be responsible for procurement of all direct and indirect materials and capital equipment throughout the company; acquisition of all logistics services company-wide; developing and managing strategic supplier relationships; and supplier development and supplier quality programs. He will also be charged with implementing lean principles throughout the supply chain, and procurement support for new product development and acquisitions.
"We’re pleased to have a talented leader such as Greg joining our team. His experience heading up a global supply chain business will be instrumental in the continued development and implementation of world class practices here with Oshkosh," said Robert Bohn, Oshkosh Truck Corp. chairman and chief executive officer. "Our business expansion throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas continues to deliver new challenges in supply chain and procurement management, and we’re committed to maintaining excellence in that area."
Fredericksen joins Oshkosh Truck after 22 years with General Motors, most recently responsible for GM’s sourcing of stampings and raw materials globally. He was integral to the development of GM’s supply chain strategy over the last 20 years. He has broad experience sourcing multiple commodities and components globally, working abroad, managing large global teams, as well as serving Saturn Corporation in materials management and supplier quality roles.
Fredericksen holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University.
For more information about Oshkosh Truck Corp., go to: www.oshkoshtruckcorporation.com.