Brunswick Indirect Buyer

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**Brunswick Indirect Buyer**

locationsMettawa, IL time typeFull time posted onPosted 2 Days Ago job requisition idJR-029475 *It is our people behind lifes passions who will make the big difference. If youare interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products, driving your own career and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then youve found your fit.*

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*Brunswick employees that demonstrate business knowledge and versatility are some of our most valuable assets as a business. If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.*

*We take pride in our talented employees, and strive to grow and develop internally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.*

**Overview**

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of Indirect services and products required to support Brunswick Corporation and its Divisions including business operations of all internal departments and functions as needed. This includes but may not be limited to Information Technology, Corporate Travel, Human Resources, Marketing and Transportation. As a result, the Indirect Procurement Team depends on the Indirect Buyer to proactively communicate with the supply base to ensure that all indirect purchased material and services are sourced at the lowest total cost of ownership, while yet conforming to the required performance parameters needed to meet the project demands at all Brunswick Corporation locations.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Supplier Relationship Management

+ Incite action across the entire value stream by mastering the skills of communication and motivation tailored to an individual person

+ Strategically partner with key suppliers to make Brunswick the Customer of Choice.

* Contract Management

+ Lead the organization as an agent of change who can analyze situations to solve problems, overcome avoidance and resolve conflicts while appreciating cultural and international differences

+ Utilize the knowledge of contract law to manage, organize, create and develop a plan for a contract negotiation by establishing commercial requirements, statement of work and supplier performance evaluation criteria

* 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 organizations vision, and achieve well beyond the expected goals

* Project Management

+ Develop and maintain effective business relationships to include technical support to ensure proactive discussion and communication of emerging issues and current concerns as they occur across all project stakeholders

+ Develop, communicate, align with and champion category strategies

* Continuous Process Improvement

+ Execute continuous improvement projects and/or plans in accordance with the category strategy

+ 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.

**Job Requirements**:

* 5+ years of experience in procurement

* 2+ years of experience in professional services procurement preferred

* CPSM, CPIM or equivalent certifications preferred

* Six Sigma Green Belt Certified preferred

* BS/BA in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management or related business experience.

* Ability to demonstrate advanced skills including supplier relationship management, negotiation, cost analysis, and time management

* Strong data analytics

* Familiarity with Office suite products especially Excel; Power Bi is a plus

* Experience with an ERP system; Oracle is a plus

* High sense of accuracy, accountability and collaboration

* Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication

* Travel expectations of this position will require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 25%.

*We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.*

*We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.*

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