Procurement Operations Buyer

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

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 that purchase parts availability meets production demand. As a result, the Procurement Team depends on the Supply Chain Planner to proactively communicate with the global supply base to ensure that all direct purchased material shipments are ordered and shipped on time.

• 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.

• 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%.

The hiring range for this position is $54,300 to $75,400 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The position is also eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

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