Brunswick
Vice President, Procurement
Fond du Lac, WI · Exec
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About the role
- Establish supplier qualification, governance, performance expectations, and responsible sourcing standards.
- Use data, analytics, and technology to improve visibility, decision-making, compliance, and productivity.
- Set the strategy for transportation and logistics operations, including carrier and logistics-provider performance.
Responsibilities
- The role sets the strategy and operating agenda for sourcing, supplier performance, supply continuity, logistics, and risk management to deliver cost leadership, quality excellence, and operational resilience.
- Lead global category and sourcing strategies across direct materials, indirect spend, and logistics to optimize cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk.
- Deliver cost reduction, cost avoidance, and product cost objectives in partnership with Finance, Engineering, and Operations.
- Build strategic supplier relationships and develop a competitive, capable, and resilient global supply base.
- Lead global procurement execution and standardize processes, policies, metrics, and best practices.
- Lead cross-functional mitigation and resolution of shortages, supplier disruptions, and other continuity risks.
- Own supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contracting, and total cost management.
- Partner with Operations, Planning, Trade Compliance, and suppliers to improve delivery performance and resolve critical disruptions.
- Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Program Management to deliver supplier capacity, quality, cost, and timing requirements.
- Identify and mitigate supplier risks to support successful validation builds and product launches.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across global procurement and supply chain in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading global teams and managing complex, multi-tier supplier networks.
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier quality, logistics, and supply chain risk management.
- Experience supporting new product development and product launches in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, align, and communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Travel Required:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
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- Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.
- Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge.
- In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!
- About Division/Brand
- 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.
- More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.
- We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.
Compensation
- In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an award target as part of Brunswick's long-term incentive program.
- $200,200 - $296,000
Benefits
- Details about our benefits can be found here.
- See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:
Company info
- Brunswick believes "Next Never Rests™," and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
- As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.
- We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands.
- At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
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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