Category Buyer

Brunswick Corp.•Saint Cloud, FL

48d•$72,000 - $115,300

About The Position

The Plant 7 Category Buyer is a key individual contributor within Mercury's direct material procurement organization, focused on sourcing and managing suppliers mainly supporting Plant 7 operations. Reporting to the Site Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation to support Mercury's manufacturing and new product development objectives. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management roles
Strong negotiation and cost management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

CPSM or CPIM certification
Lean Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and expectations.
Conduct supplier audits and business reviews to drive engagement and continuous improvement.
Facilitate Requests for Quote (RFQs), analyze quotations, and recommend supplier selections based on total cost of ownership and strategic fit.
Lead contract development, negotiation, and execution, ensuring compliance with agreed terms.
Ensure suppliers meet Mercury's standards for quality, delivery, and compliance.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives and operational needs.
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to achieve optimal cost outcomes.
Perform detailed cost analysis, including benchmarking and 'should cost' modeling, to validate supplier proposals.
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
Execute purchase orders, requisitions, and appropriation requests for the purchasing of tooling, components, and services as required
Manage sourcing projects from concept through production launch, ensuring quality, cost, and timing objectives are met.
Coordinate change management processes for design or supplier-driven changes, ensuring timely execution and communication.
Monitor and report project schedules, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders.
Ensure continuity of supply supporting operations, proactively addressing potential disruptions.
Support escalation and resolution of supplier delivery or quality issues.
Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align procurement objectives with business needs.
Actively participate in category strategy development and execution.

Benefits

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.

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