Category Buyer - Cowl Systems

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Position Overview:

The Category Buyer is a key individual contributor in Mercurys global direct material procurement organization focused on highly engineered and complex cowl systems. Reporting to the Category Manager the Category Buyer helps develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies to continuously improve cost competitiveness quality delivery and innovation to support Mercurys global manufacturing operations and product development efforts.

At Brunswick we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management

Proactively build and maintain constructive businessrelationshipswith suppliers and internal customers to understand needs and facilitate collaboration across all stakeholders to deliver expected results. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Proactively support the Category Team in strategy development execution and communication
• Visit current and potential suppliers to audit capabilities build personal category expertise and stay closely connected to state of their business operations industries and markets
• Conduct in-person business reviews with suppliers to drive engagement and execution of continuous improvement activities
• Facilitate Requests for Quote analyze quotations and build supplier selection recommendations inclusive of total landed costs supplier capabilities and category strategies
• For new or changing component designs obtain supplier quotations and robust component feasibility input to ensure that costs are fully understood and manufacturability fully addressed prior to award or kickoff
• Execute purchase orders requisitions and appropriation requests for the purchasing of tooling components and services as required
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance for quality delivery and cost leveraging Mercurys Supplier Progress Review system

Project Management

Manage projects in a collaborative thorough and detail-oriented manner to ensure that quality cost and timing deliverables are met or exceeded. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Utilize effective project management tools to ensure timely delivery of responsibilities
• Manage changes as required Mercury or supplier driven with effective communication and execution via Mercurys change management processes
• Develop align monitor and communicate project schedules with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage risk and ensure on-time execution

Cost Management

Drive cost optimization for Mercury in all sourcing and supplier management activities. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of supplier proposals to ensure alignment with contractual terms and conditions and reasonableness based on industry benchmark tools and/or Should Cost models
• Manage tooling lifecycle and costs with assigned suppliers supported by detailed plans for tool life expectancy condition monitoring and plans for timely repair refurbishment or replacement that ensures continuity of quality supply
• Support processes to quantify and recover excess costs resulting from supplier performance issues
• Negotiate to obtain the best possible commercial outcome for Mercury in all endeavors
• Support accurate reporting of financials with timely and accurate forecasting of potential future cost changes and diligent use of Mercurys processes for managing orders and changes

Collaboration

Proactively engage all internal and external stakeholders with a positive attitude effective communication and a drive that builds mutually beneficial outcomes aligned with Mercurys strategic needs. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity procurement/category credibility and focus on common goals that builds trust with stakeholders
• Support and actively participate in cross-functional discussions with suppliers
• Participate in the decisions being made as part of the team and ensure procurement objectives are understood and aligned cross-functionally
• Drive proactive communication of current concerns and emerging issues across all stakeholders facilitate plans to resolve
• Collaborate with the category leader to develop align communicate and champion strategies

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:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or related field
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management or engineering
• Strong technical understanding of highly engineered components
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP) sourcing tools and data analytics platforms
• Excellent communication project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with global sourcing and supplier development
• APICS CPSM CPIM or Six Sigma certification is a preferred

The anticipated pay range for this position is $72000 to $115300 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic addition to base pay this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswicks comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings including 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. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings well be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry were committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many addition were proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine:

Headquartered in Fond du Lac Wisconsin Mercury Marine is the worlds 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 companys 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. More information is available at

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