Procurement Operations Buyer

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401k (up to 4% match)

Health Savings Account

Well-being program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation, headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI, is seeking a Procurement Operations Buyer to coordinate the flow of purchased materials across global facilities. The role focuses on planning direct materials, optimizing inventory, and driving continuous improvement within the supply base and Mercury operations.

Hybrid work arrangement with strong emphasis on data-driven procurement. The candidate will analyze supplier performance, manage inbound logistics, and lead cost-reduction

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement.
• Experience with supply chain management and planning.
• Excellent data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Project.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, able to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize and adapt in response to changing business needs.
• Positive attitude, ethics, and international values to promote a healthy, diverse, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Operational Utilize system tools to analyze and mitigate risk to ensure proper supply chain execution to support factory and distribution needs.
• Manage the coordination of the inbound supply chain and proactively communicate any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
• Effectively manage supplier relationships to understand and work through constraints within a complex supply chain.
• Proactively communicate delivery requirement changes to the supply base.
• Analyze and improve supplier delivery performance, inventory cost and freight cost trade-offs.
• Manage and drive improvement to procurement operational support metrics.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify areas of improvement to capitalize on cost reduction using inventory management best practices (i.e. VMI, Pull, POC, etc.).
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities for Mercury processes and systems.
• Strategic drive execution of supplier management strategies to improve supply, cost, and risk management.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects within the supply chain.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location and Working Conditions

Fond du Lac, WI

Hybrid; 3+ days in office per week

Travel Required: Minimal; 5%

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $54,300 – $75,400

Visa Sponsorship: 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.

Relocation: Yes

Position Overview

The Procurement Operations Buyer is responsible for coordinating the flow of purchased material within Mercury’s global manufacturing and distribution facilities. The Procurement Operations Buyer partners internally within the operations team and externally with our global supply base to plan direct purchased materials, optimize inventory levels and drive continuous improvement within the supply base and Mercury operations and distribution. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Operational Utilize system tools to analyze and mitigate risk to ensure proper supply chain execution to support factory and distribution needs.
• Manage the coordination of the inbound supply chain and proactively communicate any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
• Effectively manage supplier relationships to understand and work through constraints within a complex supply chain.
• Proactively communicate delivery requirement changes to the supply base.
• Analyze and improve supplier delivery performance, inventory cost and freight cost trade-offs.
• Manage and drive improvement to procurement operational support metrics.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify areas of improvement to capitalize on cost reduction using inventory management best practices (i.e. VMI, Pull, POC, etc.).
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities for Mercury processes and systems.
• Strategic drive execution of supplier management strategies to improve supply, cost, and risk management.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects within the supply chain.

Experience / Professional Credentials

• BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement.
• Experience with supply chain management and planning.
• Excellent data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Project.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, able to comfortably manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize and adapt in response to changing business needs.
• Positive attitude, ethics, and international values to promote a healthy, diverse, high-performance culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM and/or CPIM certification.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification and application experience.

Business Travel Expectations

This position will require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 5%.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts
• And much more

Why Brunswick

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.

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. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. 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.

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

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. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Legal Compliance

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