Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Are you ready for what’s next? 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. Location: Mettawa, IL Workplace Category: Hybrid; 3+ days in office per week Travel Required: Minimal Direct Reports: No Pay Range: $66,500 – $95,750 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation: Yes Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality Brunswick is seeking a collaborative, analytical sourcing professional to support indirect procurement across the enterprise. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the sourcing and procurement of indirect products and services for Brunswick Corporation and its divisions. The role partners with internal stakeholders and suppliers across categories that may include logistics, corporate travel, vehicle procurement and leasing, real estate, and corporate card programs. This position executes sourcing activities, supports category strategies, manages operational procurement processes, and helps improve supplier performance. Success requires sound commercial judgment, strong analytics, clear communication, and a disciplined focus on total cost of ownership, service, quality, delivery, and compliance with business requirements. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Sourcing and Commercial Management Lead or support supplier research, market analysis, and the identification and qualification of potential suppliers. Develop and administer RFPs and RFQs; analyze proposals, evaluate supplier capabilities, and recommend sourcing decisions. Negotiate pricing, service levels, availability, deliverables, and other commercial terms to achieve competitive total cost of ownership. Coordinate with the Indirect Category Manager and internal stakeholders to support contract development and finalize purchasing agreements. Procurement Operations Create and review purchase orders in Oracle to support timely execution of indirect procurement activities. Process designated indirect invoices in Oracle and help resolve issues that could delay supplier payment. Administer assigned programs that support daily procurement operations, which may include logistics, real estate, corporate and purchasing cards, corporate travel, and leased vehicles. Supplier and Stakeholder Management Serve as a responsive point of contact for internal stakeholders, answering inquiries and resolving issues related to assigned categories. Communicate proactively with suppliers to clarify expectations, address performance concerns, and maintain continuity of supply and service. Build productive working relationships across functions, divisions, and supplier organizations. Analytics, Performance, and Continuous Improvement Define and monitor relevant measures, supplier performance indicators, and program KPIs in collaboration with stakeholders. Use data to identify opportunities, support business cases, track benefits, and improve sourcing and procurement processes. Manage projects that advance category strategies and continuous improvement plans. Support change by communicating objectives clearly, encouraging ownership, and helping stakeholders adopt improved processes. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, or a relate…

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