Brunswick Corporation · 1 month ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expBrunswick Corporation is a global marine leader committed to innovating next-generation technologies. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of Indirect services and products to support the company's operations, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while meeting performance parameters.
BoatingFitnessIndustrialLifestyleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Independently, and in collaboration with other team members, research and investigate potential suppliers. Evaluate supplier capability, solicit, and analyze RFP/RFQs, negotiate pricing and finalize purchase contracts to achieve best total cost of ownership for Indirect project
Create the sourcing strategy for MRO, Facilities and Services procurement for the Brunswick Corporation locations
Negotiate with vendors to ensure the purchase of the highest quality products or services at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting customer delivery requirements
Lead negotiations and clearly define the expectations and deliverables associated with the purchase of Indirect products and services
Independently and/or in collaboration with end users and Brunswick Indirect Procurement, administer programs needed to support daily operations of the procurement function; including but not limited to MRO, Facilities and Services
Independently and/or in collaboration with internal and external working partners, define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes, programs, and supplier performance to effectively, efficiently and proactively achieve strategic business initiatives and/or key performance indicators
Passionately lead fellow employees by communicating the vision, engaging employees and empowering them to become change agents who are prepared and able to successfully lead the organization forward to embrace the future
Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively: Independently review and create purchase orders in Oracle to ensure timely execution of Indirect activities and corporate functions. In addition, process certain Indirect invoices in Oracle to ensure timely payment to suppliers
Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the category strategy
Focus on people and inspire trust by not just doing things right, but by doing the right things
Inspire and motivate people by living out the organization’s vision in their everyday business encounters
Demonstrate Influential leadership and ability to create and sustain critical relationships
Incite action across the entire value stream by mastering the skills of communication and motivation tailored to an individual person
Create an atmosphere where people have enormous desire to follow, are fully committed to the organization’s vision, and achieve well beyond the expected goals
Communicate with Internal Stakeholders at all levels of the Organization to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to assigned categories
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sourcing/purchasing, or closely related purchasing experience
BS/BA in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management or related business experience
CPSM or CPM certification a plus
Six Sigma Green Belt desirable
Strong data analytics
Familiarity with Office suite products especially Excel; Power Bi is desired
Experience with an ERP system; Oracle is preferred
High sense of accuracy, accountability, and collaboration
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
Background in MRO, Facilities and Services categories
Estimated travel: 10 to 15%
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Well-being program
Product purchase discounts
Company
Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2024-10-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1997-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
David Foulkes
Chief Executive Officer
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