Indirect Category Buyer — Hybrid, IL

Brunswick Corporation; Mettawa (IL); Hybride; USD 67 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brunswick Corporation, a global marine leader, is seeking an Indirect Category Buyer to source indirect goods and services and support Brunswick’s operations. The role works with the Category Manager to achieve lowest total cost of ownership while meeting project needs across Brunswick locations.

Based in Mettawa, IL, this hybrid position requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, with strong data analytics and Excel/Power BI proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3–5 years of sourcing/purchasing experience; HR/Marketing categories experience preferred.
• Strong data analytics and high accuracy with collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.

Responsabilités

• Independently review and create purchase orders in Oracle to ensure timely execution of Indirect activities and corporate functions.
• Research and investigate potential suppliers in collaboration with team members.
• Evaluate supplier capability, solicit RFQs/RFPs, negotiate pricing, and finalize contracts for best total cost.
• Negotiate with vendors for high-quality products/services at cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements.
• Define expectations and deliverables for Indirect purchases with the Category Manager.
• Identify and implement tools/technologies to streamline processes and enable data-driven insights.
• Support daily operations of procurement, including Professional Services, Third Party Labor, Marketing, Translation, and other HR/Marketing categories.
• Lead and coach teams to achieve strategic goals and KPIs.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Outils

Excel

Power BI

Oracle ERP

Description du poste

Brunswick Corporation, a global marine leader, is seeking an Indirect Category Buyer to source indirect goods and services and support Brunswick’s operations. The role works with the Category Manager to achieve lowest total cost of ownership while meeting project needs across Brunswick locations.

Based in Mettawa, IL, this hybrid position requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, with strong data analytics and Excel/Power BI proficiency.