MRO Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

1d•$62,800 - $90,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The MRO Buyer procures maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) goods to support plant operations and services for internal departments and functions. The role works with the global supply base to source indirect purchases at the lowest total cost while meeting required performance standards and project demands across Mercury Marine locations worldwide. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week onsite in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and requires occasional travel of up to 5%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in MRO, capital goods and services, purchasing, or closely related purchasing work.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, laws, and standards.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Negotiation skills.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Time management skills.
Accuracy and accountability.
Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CPSM or C.P.M. certification.
LSS Green Belt certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Manage plant crib purchasing activity and inventory strategies.
Set up and manage plant MRO crib products in Oracle, maintain adequate inventory, and deliver cost savings.
Review and process purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, material pricing, and supplier master maintenance requests.
Define new crib parts; create item information and enter data for new tool crib items.
Complete item master data and supplier profile changes.
Resolve supplier invoice and pricing discrepancies.
Research and evaluate potential suppliers; solicit and analyze RFPs/RFQs; negotiate pricing; and finalize purchase contracts to achieve the best total cost of ownership.
Negotiate with vendors for high-quality goods and services at cost-effective prices while meeting delivery requirements.
Source obsolete products or products with limited information.
Manage the MRO repair process, including product administration and shipping.
Negotiate product availability and pricing and define purchase expectations and deliverables, independently or with guidance from indirect procurement leadership.
Administer procurement programs such as the P-card and office supply program with end users and Brunswick Indirect Procurement.
Manage and improve the plant vending strategy with the integrated supplier.
Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes, programs, and supplier performance to support strategic initiatives and key performance indicators.
Manage projects that execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with category strategy.
Communicate the organization’s vision, build trust, motivate employees, and encourage employees to contribute to change and achieve goals.