Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical

Mechanical Team Leader

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 Navico Group Supply Chain Sourcing team, you will lead our Mechanical team and portfolio in one of our Navico Group Locations: Milwaukee - WI, Mettawa -Il, Ensenada - Mex, Lowell - MI, Tulsa OK, Juarez - Mex. This role will drive category strategy, supplier negotiations, compliance with industry certifications, and support end-to-end supply chain optimization. Reporting to the Director of global sourcing, you will set the strategic objectives of Mechanical commodities 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:

Category Strategy & Development

• Define and implement long-term strategies for mechanical portfolio (plastics, metals, packaging, hardware, others) aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct global and regional market analysis to identify growth opportunities in systems, parts, and services.
• Monitor industry trends, including emerging technologies like lightweight material advancements, circularization, micro manufacturing, and precision fabrication.
• With assistance from technical staff, lead cross functional cost down teams to meet company financial objectives transitioning spend to low-cost regions when risk and total cost analysis justifies.
• Ensure strategies include tariff mitigation and support corporate geopolitical risk initiatives.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, warranties, and service agreements with OEMs and suppliers.
• Develop joint business plans with suppliers to ensure alignment on growth, innovation, and compliance.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with distributors, service providers, and component suppliers.
• Perform key supplier visits as required to evaluate capabilities and technologies with support of supplier development and/or Engineering.
• Evaluate supplier performance against KPIs covering cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Ensure high service levels and parts availability to minimize production downtime and/or customer impact.

Supplier Warranty & Service Support

• Oversee escalated supplier warranty claims, ensuring contractual compliance and maximizing recovery of parts, labor, and related costs from vendors.
• Negotiate extended warranty terms and cost recovery from suppliers for defective products.
• Support resolution of service bulletins, recalls, and field service campaigns.

Compliance & Industry Certifications

• Ensure all purchased materials comply with relevant international certifications and standards, including:
• Safety & Performance: NMMA, ABYC, CE, ISO standards.
• Environmental & Emissions: EPA-equivalent, EU Stage V, IMO Annex VI, CARB-equivalent standards.
• Quality Management: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Marine Electronics: NMEA 2000 compatibility and certification.
• Manage certification records, documentation, and audits across the supply chain.
• Develop & Support processes to remain ahead of regulatory changes impacting Navico Group/Brunswick.
• Ensure team delivers all accurate tariff compliance for owned categories including USMCA, material content analysis, sanctions, etc.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage a team of solid and dotted line Strategic Procurement Analysts/Managers to carry out responsibilities related to associated categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Represent the category and supply chain in senior leadership discussions, escalation, and project status meetings.
• Set the strategic direction across categories to ensure business unit targets are achieved through Cost Savings and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Responsible for data consolidation from direct and indirect team members including but not limited to Cost Savings, Tariff's, and PPV root causals.
• Track category KPIs and implement corrective actions to maximize results.
• Develops and retains talent through coaching, succession planning, and growth opportunities

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, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 8-12 years of supply chain / procurement / service model experience with mechanical categories.
• Strong verbal and written English, ability to communicate effectively across all levels and regions of the organization.
• Proven expertise in international supply chain management, trade compliance, and inventory optimization.
• Experience managing supplier warranty programs and negotiating cost recovery.
• Advanced skills in ERP, category management software, and analytics platforms (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects/priorities in a fast-paced business environment is essential.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business and technical acumen.
• Deep understanding of industry certifications, regulatory compliance, and product safety standards.
• Skilled in balancing commercial goals with operational execution.
• Data-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High adaptability and resilience in managing complex global supply chains.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to visit suppliers, manufacturing sites, and other locations to oversee operations and ensure quality standards
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Working hours will vary to support global organization
• This position may require occasional day and/or overnight domestic and international travel by auto or airplane, up to 10% of the time.

The anticipated pay range for this position is 103,200 145,500 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.

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), wellbeing 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 Navico Group:

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