Brunswick

Brunswick

Senior Category Buyer

Fond du Lac, WI · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$87k-$127kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • The Senior Category Buyer is a key contributor in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for their portfolio.
  • This role actively collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, from initial sourcing and development through serial production and service support.
  • Activities strive to optimize product launch effectiveness, supplier cost and operational performance, innovation, and risk management in a dynamic global landscape

Responsibilities

  • Build strategic, long-term supplier partnerships focused on transparency, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Lead requests for quotation, analyze for competitiveness, negotiate terms, and make sourcing recommendations that balance cross-functional and strategic needs
  • Obtain supplier component feasibility studies and support APQP development processes
  • Ensure supplier capacity is aligned with business needs and delivery performance meets program and manufacturing schedules, drive resolution to chronic performance issues
  • Manage component tooling lifecycle for accurate budgeting of costs and timely maintenance or replacement
  • Support commercial recovery of excess costs resulting from supplier performance issues
  • Lead supplier business reviews to align expectations, develop new opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
  • Manage and execute projects successfully with strong planning, attention to detail, risk management, and communication
  • Manage component change requests for effective disposition and execution
  • We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management roles
  • Proven success in project management and cross-functional team leadership

Nice to have

  • Expertise in raw materials, manufacturing processes, and supply base for hydraulic components and/or marine propulsion system components
  • Experience in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) setting with comparable scale and requirements to Mercury
  • CPSM and/or CPIM certifications
  • Lean and Six Sigma certification and application experience
  • Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.
  • About Mercury Marine:
  • Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines.
  • A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications.

Skills

  • BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications.
  • More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.
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Compensation

  • In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
  • $86,500 - $126,800

Benefits

  • As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company.
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  • Details about our benefits can be found here.

Company info

  • Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we're looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all.
  • As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
  • This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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