MRO Category Manager - Hybrid Global Sourcing

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation, including Mercury Marine, is seeking a Category Manager, Procurement in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This role develops and executes procurement and supply chain strategy for MRO, partnering with operations, engineering, facilities, and finance to ensure uptime and standardized cost management.

The position leads strategic sourcing events, negotiates with global suppliers, and drives continuous improvement to optimize costs, quality, and delivery across a fast-paced supply

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or engineering.
• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management or related business field.
• Experience working in a global organization with a matrix structure.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, facilities management, or multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management, reliability, or maintenance practices.
• Prior experience leading and managing a team of sourcing professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy for MRO, aligning with business objectives and operational needs.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance reviews.
• Own pricing, cost management, and multi-year category strategies for MRO spend.
• Manage projects for new product development, cost reduction, or strategic change.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and service to drive execution.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply chain management

Engineering

Inventory management

Leadership

Global matrix organization

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Brunswick Corporation, including Mercury Marine, is seeking a Category Manager, Procurement in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This role develops and executes procurement and supply chain strategy for MRO, partnering with operations, engineering, facilities, and finance to ensure uptime and standardized cost management.

The position leads strategic sourcing events, negotiates with global suppliers, and drives continuous improvement to optimize costs, quality, and delivery across a fast-paced supply