Maintenance Support Specialist

Location: Fond du Lac, WI Workplace Category: On‑site Travel Required: N/A Direct Reports: N/A Pay Range: $54,300 – $75,400 annually 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: Not specified Position Overview The Maintenance Support Specialist serves primarily as the Buyer for maintenance and facilities operations, with responsibility for sourcing, purchasing, vendor coordination, and financial tracking related to maintenance activities. This role ensures that materials, parts, services, and contractors are procured efficiently, compliantly, and cost‑effectively to support safe, reliable plant operations. Essential Functions Serve as the primary Buyer for maintenance and facilities operations by sourcing, quoting, and procuring parts, materials, tools, supplies, and external services in support of operational priorities. Manage the full purchasing lifecycle by creating, tracking, and closing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and service orders while ensuring compliance with company policies, approval requirements, and financial controls. Act as the primary liaison with vendors and service providers, including managing supplier relationships, coordinating contractor onboarding and scheduling, resolving pricing, delivery, and invoice issues, and monitoring vendor performance. Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable to support invoice matching, dispute resolution, reconciliation, and visibility of purchasing commitments, spend, open orders, and material lead times. Maintain accurate and complete purchasing, vendor, and maintenance documentation, including quotes, contracts, service agreements, warranties, and system records and ERP systems. Support maintenance and operational effectiveness by ensuring material and service readiness, assisting with preventive maintenance activities, preparing reports on maintenance spend, KPIs, vendor performance, and cost trends, and providing ongoing administrative support to the maintenance team. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance purchasing processes, cost control, inventory readiness, and supplier performance while collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Safety, and Finance to align purchasing decisions with business needs. 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 Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer, purchasing, procurement, or operations support role, preferably in a maintenance or manufacturing environment. Hands‑on experience using ERP systems. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking spend, orders, and KPIs. Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with vendors and internal stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, operational setting. High attention to detail, follow‑through, and accountability. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and solve purchasing‑related issues. Working Conditions Office environment with some shop floor activity. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated pay range for this position is $54,300 – $75,400 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. This position is eligible to participate in comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and more. 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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Brunswick Corporation participates in E‑Verify as part of its commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr