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Mercury Marine

Procurement Operations Buyer

Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States, 54035

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Position Overview As part of the talented Procurement Operations Buying team, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented procurement operations buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will keep the manufacturing/service plant operating by ensuring purchase parts availability meets production demand. As a result, the procurement team depends on the supply chain planner to proactively communicate with global supply base to ensure that all direct purchased material shipments are ordered and shipped on time.

Key Responsibilities

Resolve receiving discrepancies, obtain replacement parts for quality issues and reconcile MAV data and reporting to ensure accurate data capture and system integrity.

Monitor and analyze MRP to ensure schedule accuracy based on Master Schedule and Bill of Material Changes (BOMC) for current production and/or new product development.

Communicate proactively with suppliers to expedite shipments as needed.

Collaborate with the Category Team as needed to resolve issues identified through the MRP analysis process.

Plan and issue releases against purchase orders.

Conduct supplier on‑time shipping performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to their desk plan and the category team.

Analyze and evaluate performance, inventory cost and freight cost trade‑offs to provide optimal solution recommendations.

Maintain and revise desk plans on a quarterly basis to evaluate past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Identify areas of improvement to capitalize on inventory cost reduction through the use of inventory management best practices (i.e. VMI, Pull, ABC, POC, etc.).

Utilize various project management tools and templates, and communicate relevant project data to project mentor via desk plan strategy.

Conduct ongoing analysis of project results and effectiveness to ensure ongoing project effectiveness and sustainability.

Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the category strategy.

Required Qualifications

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a closely related field is required.

Prior experience in a supply chain management co‑op/intern role is preferred.

CPIM certification preferred.

Product Inventory Management.

Work In‑Process (WIP) Management.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint at intermediate level or above.

Occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 5%.

Pay The anticipated pay range for this position is $53,100 to $83,800 USD 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.

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. Details about our benefits can be found here.

About Mercury Marine Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.

Equal Opportunity 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 federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.

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