Procurement Operations Buyer

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader (~~~) committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. 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.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview

As part of the talented procurement team, you will be 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.

Essential Functions

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.)

Collaboration

• 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

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required 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 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

Working Conditions

• Hybrid

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more (~~~) . In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards (~~~) !

About Mercury Marine:

Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury's industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land 'N' Sea, BLA, Payne's Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at ~~~.

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.

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