MRO Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Brunswick Boat Group•Fond du Lac, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MRO Buyer procures maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) goods supporting plant operations, along with services supporting internal departments and functions. The role works with the global supply base to source indirect purchases at the lowest total cost while meeting performance standards and project demand across Mercury Marine locations worldwide. It is based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with at least three days per week onsite and occasional travel of up to 5%. The position has no direct reports and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The Buyer manages MRO crib purchasing and inventory strategies, reviews and processes purchasing requisitions, maintains Oracle item and supplier records, and resolves supplier invoice and pricing discrepancies. The role researches and evaluates suppliers, solicits and analyzes bids, negotiates pricing and contracts, and manages MRO product repairs. It also administers procurement programs such as P-card and office-supply programs, manages the plant vending strategy, and leads continuous-improvement work involving processes, programs, and supplier performance. Success requires effective communication and collaboration, negotiation, accuracy, accountability, and the ability to motivate colleagues and influence improvement across the value stream.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in MRO, capital goods and services, purchasing, or closely related purchasing work.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, laws, and standards.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently review and approve purchase orders, material pricing, and supplier master maintenance requests for MRO, capital goods, and services purchases.
Manage plant crib purchasing activity and inventory strategies; set up and manage MRO crib products in Oracle while controlling costs and maintaining adequate inventory.
Review and process stakeholder purchasing requisitions to achieve the lowest overall cost.
Define new crib parts, establish item information, enter new Tool Crib items, and complete item master and supplier profile changes.
Resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies with suppliers.
Research and investigate potential suppliers; evaluate supplier capabilities and solicit and analyze RFPs and RFQs.
Negotiate with vendors on product or service quality, cost, availability, and delivery requirements, and finalize purchase contracts to achieve best total cost of ownership.
Source obsolete products or products with limited information and manage the MRO repair process, including product administration and shipping.
Negotiate product availability and pricing, and clearly define purchase expectations and deliverables, independently or with guidance from Indirect Procurement leadership.
Administer procurement programs, including P-card and office-supply programs, 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 KPIs.
Manage projects that execute continuous-improvement plans in accordance with category strategy.
Communicate the organization’s vision, engage and motivate employees, build trust, and encourage colleagues to lead and support change.