Commodity Manager

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. 

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

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Supply Chain team, you will support the strategic objectives of your assigned commodity globally, and implement local execution plans to achieve supply continuity at the optimal cost.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:

• Support Development & Execution of a sourcing strategy to include negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier value management for continuous improvement.  Position will coordinate global activities across multiple sites / business units.
• With assistance from technical staff, lead cross-functional cost down teams to meet company financial objectives, including support activities to create business cases for re-sourcing
• Manage assigned commodities through global suppliers (including intercompany).  Drive transition of spending to low-cost regions when risk and total cost analysis justifies. 
• Cultivate supplier relationships; Suppliers must meet cost, payment terms, quality, and delivery requirements to become and maintain approved status.
• Support SQE with supplier development and continuous process improvement, resolve non-conformance quality, delivery, or lead time issues, establish performance scorecard, and facilitate monthly or quarterly business reviews with top tier suppliers.  Serve as escalation point for material shortages and resolution.
• Perform key supplier visits as required to evaluate capabilities and technologies with support of supplier quality and engineering.
• Identify and implement accurate standard costs and execute on cost savings opportunities to include price, responsiveness, and agility, while  leveraging size and scale of Navico group or Brunswick.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional/cross-organizational sourcing, new product development, and capital projects to achieve revenue and profitable growth objectives. 
• Support product and trade compliance and certification to applicable standards (PFAS, ROHS, Prop 65, EPR, etc.)
• Develop/Utilize tools and processes to comprehend supply volatilities within the supply chain.
• Maintain departmental records, files, and information systems to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain & Improve Excel based tracking for KPI’s, risks, liabilities related to supply base, savings, etc.
• Negotiate and manage the trade-off between UPPV, Inventory, and EOQ’s.
• Contract review, development, management (NDA’s, MSA’s, SOW’s, etc.)
• Support a culture of inclusion and one team mindset

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:

• 5-8 years of supply chain / procurement experience
• Proven negotiation skills related to cost downs
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and globally, including the ability to flex to accommodate time zones.
• Strong analytic skills (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 preferred)
• Experience in managing  multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced business environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• C.I.P.S certification or equivalent preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent CI certification preferred
• International and domestic logistics knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.  - Hybrid working 2-3 days office based
• Travel to suppliers to oversee operations and quality standards

• Ability to visit suppliers, manufacturing sites, and other locations to oversee operations and ensure quality standards 
• Working hours will vary to support global organization  

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive pension plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.   In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. 

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.  

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond. 

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing 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.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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