Senior Buyer & Procurement Project Management Leader - Mercury Racing

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* Position Overview:

** The
** Senior Buyer and Procurement Project Management
** position is a high impact plant leadership role that is integral for strategic sourcing and planning within the site. This role serves on the Mercury Racing core leadership team and partners with plant leadership to support all manufacturing and engineering requirements and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and cost to build competitive advantage for Mercury.

A successful Senior Buyer and Procurement Project Manager will be a fast and keen learner of internal and external processes specific to Plant 36 operational needs. Autonomous strategic planning and problem solving is key to success. This is a high visibility role that requires strong communication skills and tact keeping senior leaders informed of project statuses and any items that require additional support.

A strong candidate will also possess potential to advance to a Site Procurement Manager for our Racing Site.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Strategic Procurement
*** Develop and execute site-level procurement strategies
* Identify and execute cost savings initiatives
* Drive end to end procurement strategies for new product introductions and engineering advancements
** Operational Excellence
*** Ensure uninterrupted supply to meet production needs
* Manage supplier relationships to enhance supply reliability, cost, and innovation
* Establish and enforce risk mitigation policies
* Implement supplier performance metrics to improve delivery reliability
* Oversee supply chain operations and escalate risks as needed
** Leadership & Collaboration
*** Drive continuous improvement in procurement operations
* Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
* Lead process improvement initiatives
* Growth potential to advance to Site Procurement Manager responsibilities based on performance & contribution
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* Required Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain
* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
* Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, APQP, and PPAP
* Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
* Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
* Demonstrated integrity and commitment to a high-performance, inclusive culture

* Preferred Qualifications:

** CPM and/or CPIM certification
* Lean and Six Sigma certification and practical experience

The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 to $136,100 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 .
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