Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer | Hybrid

Brunswick; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401k with match

Health Savings Account

Well-being program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking an Indirect Category Buyer in Mettawa, IL for a hybrid role requiring 3+ days in the office. You will source indirect services and products, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership improvements alongside the Category Manager.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement within a multi-divisional procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of sourcing/purchasing experience.
• Strong data analytics and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and create purchase orders in Oracle to ensure timely execution.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers; negotiate pricing.
• Define and measure supplier performance to meet KPIs.
• Collaborate with Category Manager to optimize indirect spend.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Brunswick is seeking an Indirect Category Buyer in Mettawa, IL for a hybrid role requiring 3+ days in the office. You will source indirect services and products, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership improvements alongside the Category Manager.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement within a multi-divisional procurement team.