Senior Buyer

Overview The Senior Buyer and Procurement Project Management Leader at Mercury Racing is a high impact plant leadership role integral for strategic sourcing and planning. 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 candidate will quickly learn internal and external processes specific to Plant 36 operational needs. Autonomous strategic planning and problem solving are key to success. This is a high visibility role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to keep senior leaders informed of project statuses and needs. There is potential to advance to a Site Procurement Manager for the Racing Site based on performance. 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 Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelors 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 Compensation & Benefits The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 to $136,100 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on qualifications and business needs. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Brunswick offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product discounts, and more. About Brunswick & Mercury Marine Brunswick is a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Mercury Marine is the worlds leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Equal Opportunity & Application Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr