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: Fond du Lac, WI Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: 25% Direct Reports: 8 Pay Range: $200,200 – $296,000 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: Position Overview:  The Vice President of Global Procurement leads Mercury Marine’s global procurement, supplier quality, and logistics organizations, overseeing approximately $2 billion in annual direct, indirect, and logistics spend. The role sets the strategy and operating agenda for sourcing, supplier performance, supply continuity, logistics, and risk management to deliver cost leadership, quality excellence, and operational resilience. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Strategic Sourcing Lead global category and sourcing strategies across direct materials, indirect spend, and logistics to optimize cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk. Own supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contracting, and total cost management. Deliver cost reduction, cost avoidance, and product cost objectives in partnership with Finance, Engineering, and Operations. Build strategic supplier relationships and develop a competitive, capable, and resilient global supply base. Establish supplier qualification, governance, performance expectations, and responsible sourcing standards. Procurement Operations Lead global procurement execution and standardize processes, policies, metrics, and best practices. Balance material availability, inventory, working capital, cost, and customer service requirements. Lead cross-functional mitigation and resolution of shortages, supplier disruptions, and other continuity risks. Use data, analytics, and technology to improve visibility, decision-making, compliance, and productivity. Logistics Set the strategy for transportation and logistics operations, including carrier and logistics-provider performance. Optimize freight cost, service, capacity, and network performance while supporting reliable material flow to Mercury operations. Strengthen logistics visibility, risk management, and contingency planning to protect supply continuity. Partner with Operations, Planning, Trade Compliance, and suppliers to improve delivery performance and resolve critical disruptions. New Product Development and Lifecycle Management Integrate procurement and supplier quality early in product development to ensure sourcing and supply readiness. Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Program Management to deliver supplier capacity, quality, cost, and timing requirements. Identify and mitigate supplier risks to support successful validation builds and product launches. Lead end-of-life sourcing actions to minimize excess inventory and supplier liabilities. Supplier Quality Lead the global supplier quality strategy and ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and performance expectations. Drive advanced product quality planning, supplier development, and continuous improvement across the supply base. Establish common supplier metrics and scorecards, and lead resolution of significant supplier quality issues. Enterprise and Team Leadership Establish global priorities, operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability across procurement, supplier quality, and logistics. Build a high-performing organization through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching. Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Partner across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Commercial, Customer Service, and Brunswick enterprise teams to deliver business results. 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 Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across global procurement and supply chain in a complex manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading global teams and managing complex, multi-tier supplier networks. Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier quality, logistics, and supply chain risk management. Demonstrated success delivering cost, quality, service, working capital, supply continuity, and supplier development results. Strong commercial acumen, including executive-level negotiation, contracting, and total cost of ownership. Experience supporting new product development and product launches in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead transformation, standardization, and technology-enabled process improvement. Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, align, and communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Track record of building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and delivering measurable business results.   Preferred Qualifications:  MBA  The hiring range for this position is $202,200 to $296,000 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 and an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. 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 and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!    About Division/Brand Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com. 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 hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers. If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com. #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify. Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

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