Supply Chain Category Manager

Brunswick Corporation • Mettawa, IL

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About The Position

The Category Buyer for Chemicals will support strategic procurement efforts across Brunswick Boat Group for all Direct procurement spend. Reporting to the Chemical Sourcing Manager, this position will support sub-categories within the $100M+ Chemical Sourcing global spend encompassing all aspects of business, category, and supply base management. In addition, this position will manage direct material categories to establish short and long-term strategies for continued cost optimization, value improvement, supplier relationship development, and risk mitigation. The position will assist in a supply chain transformation to enhance capabilities and drive step-change improvements across the division. The role is the procurement partner in support of some of the most iconic boat brands in the industry across 12 manufacturing locations. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business preferred
• 5+ years related experience within supply chain, procurement or engineering, to include working across business groups
• Experience within manufacturing industries
• Experience with oversight of logistics/transportation
• Exhibits ability to influence others and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent attention and orientation toward meticulous work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English
• Ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including listening, influencing, and facilitation
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 15%

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, with development understanding of strategic sourcing process
• Negotiate supply contracts and develop supplier strategies
• Provide market specific data analysis and reporting
• Develop and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal divisions
• Engage internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and desired outcomes
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business needs
• Monitor performance of vendor, service providers, etc. to ensure quality of service
• Identify and develop new/current suppliers globally and in regions who have the capacity and capability to meet the cost, quality and service needs of the business

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level