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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 Electrical Procurement team, you are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies of highly engineered electrical products and optimizing production supply for new product launches or other strategic company initiatives.

The organization depends on the Electrical Category Buyer (Sourcing & Supplier Management) to proactively collaborate with the global supply base and internal cross-functional team members, ensuring that products are sourced at the lowest total cost, including risk management, and that robust supply chains are developed to consistently deliver conforming products in the quantities required to meet Mercury’s global business needs.

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

Essential Functions:

Supplier Relationship Management:

Source and launch new products from concept stage to supporting ongoing operations.  Maintain effective business communications/relationships with suppliers and internal customers to understand project/production fluctuations, to proactively disseminate relevant information to all stakeholders and meet customer expectations and business requirements.  Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Serve as a technical consultant and collaborative resource with suppliers and internal customers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood, and addressed in a manner that ensures mutually successful, on-time completion of projects. The highly engineered electrical products on Mercury’s new projects need strong DFM support from our suppliers. This individual will work with engineering and suppliers to ensure design needs are met, supplier has a manufacturable design and is successful, and smooth launches into production.
• Support sourcing strategy development and execution
• Facilitate and analyze Requests for Quote to support sourcing processes
• Travel to current and potential suppliers to perform audits, and to conduct business reviews with current suppliers to ensure engagement and proper support of Mercury’s strategic needs.
• Manage cost effectively.  Use negotiation and cost management tools to understand key cost drivers and total cost of ownership, and drive cost optimization for Mercury in all sourcing and supplier management activities.
• 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 Mercury’s supplier progress review system
• Ensure suppliers understand Mercury’s objective and strategy is to have vertically integrated partners that are looking at the relationship with a long-term lens, and have you win / we win mentality and approach to how business is conducted
• Respond to internal customer inquiries in a timely, accurate manner
• Actively support the Category Team, proactively assisting in strategy development, execution, and communication

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:

• Conduct or lead cost and risk analyses
• 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 Mercury’s change management processes
• Communicate, align, and monitor project schedules with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage risk and ensure on-time execution

Financial Planning and Cost Analysis:     

Perform detailed cost analysis of supplier proposals, including comparisons with “should cost” modeling or other industry benchmarking tools. Lead the tooling management process for assigned components to ensure quality of the product being delivered is sustained.  Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of cost information provided by suppliers to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, aligned with industry costs and per contractual terms and conditions, and through creation of discrete cost models as required
• Thoroughly evaluate all component and capital cost changes to ensure Mercury’s cost position is protected and all changes are substantiated and reasonable
• Facilitate internal and external reviews of component tooling requests, and investment requirements, to ensure no supply interruptions, and suppliers are held accountable for managing tooling appropriately and per quoted assumptions
• Understand drivers of cost variance and ensure alignment with approved changes
• Maintain thorough understanding of costs and changes throughout the year, enabling an accurate reporting of standard costs during the annual review process

Cross Functional Collaboration:

Facilitate close communication related to the procurement process to all other functions within the organization including engineering, operations, service, and finance. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, credibility, and trust to enable proactive communications and build stakeholder trust
• Participate in the decisions being made as part of the team discussions and ensure procurement objectives are understood and aligned cross functionally
• Support and participate in cross functional discussions in communications with the suppliers
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships, to include technical support, which ensures proactive discussion and communication of current concerns and emerging issues across all stakeholders
• 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:  

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering
• This position will require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPSM and CPIM certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment with expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per work week.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $72,000 to $115,300 USD annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In 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 candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's 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, 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 and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. 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 mercurymarine.com

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.

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.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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