MRO Buyer

Position Overview

The MRO – Buyer is responsible for the procurement of MRO goods required to support Plant operations, as well as services required to support business operations of all internal departments and functions. The Procurement Team depends on the Buyer – MRO to proactively communicate with the global supply base to ensure that all indirect purchased material is sourced at the lowest total cost while conforming to the required performance standards needed to meet project demand at all Mercury Marine locations worldwide.

Oracle

Work‑Flow Management

Independently review and approve purchase orders, material pricing and supplier master maintenance requests to ensure timely execution of MRO, capital goods and services purchases.

• Manage all crib purchasing activity and inventory strategies for Plant.
• Set‑up and manage all Plant MRO crib product via Oracle, while delivering cost savings and maintaining adequate inventory levels.
• Review and process purchasing requisitions for key stakeholders, while ensuring lowest overall cost.
• Define new crib parts and establish item information; enter data to set up new Tool Crib items.
• Complete item master data and supplier profile changes as required.
• Resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies with suppliers.

Category Sourcing (MRO, Capital Goods And Services)

Independently, and in collaboration with others, 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 MRO products.

• Negotiate with vendors to ensure the purchase of the highest quality parts or services at the most cost effective pricing while meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Source products that may be obsolete or have minimal information.
• Manage MRO repair process which includes administration and shipping of the products.

Contract Negotiation

Independently and under the direction and /or guidance of the Indirect Category Buyer, and/or Category Manager–Indirect Procurement, negotiate availability of product and pricing to clearly define the expectations and deliverables associated with the purchase of MRO products.

• Manage individual product pricing negotiations.

Administration Of Corporation Programs

Independently and/or in collaboration with end users and Brunswick Indirect Procurement, administer programs needed to support daily operations of the procurement function.

• Manage and improve Plant vending strategy in conjunction with integrated supplier.

Continuous Process Improvement

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.

• 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 organisation’s vision in their everyday business encounters.
• Demonstrate Influential Leadership:
  • 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 organisation’s vision, and achieve well beyond the expected goals.

Experience / Professional Credentials

• 3+ years of experience in MRO, capital goods and services, purchasing, or closely related purchasing experience.
• CPSM or C.P.M. certification desirable.
• LSS Green Belt or higher desirable.

Education Requirements

• BS/BA in Business (or related field), or equivalent education and experience.

Subject Matter Knowledge

• Purchasing methods, procedures, laws and standards.

Baseline Skill Expectations

• Microsoft Excel, Word and…