Brunswick Corporation - Indirect Procurement Co-op
Indirect Procurement Co-op
At Brunswick, We Believe “Next Never Rests™”
Brunswick Corporation is the 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.
What are we seeking?
We are seeking Indirect Procurement Co-ops to support the Indirect Sourcing initiatives. These positions start in January and May each year. Co-op positions provide the potential for permanent full-time positions after graduation located at many Brunswick, Mercury and other division locations.
Where are these positions located?
- Brunswick Corporation Global Headquarters in Mettawa, IL
- Mercury Marine Global Headquarters in Fond du Lac, WI
What is the timing and duration of the Co-op commitment?
The Co-op positions are full-time commitments of 40 hours/week. There are two term option:
- January – August
- May – December
Position Summary:
- Analyze monthly spend and savings data across the Brunswick enterprise against historical, year-over-year and current data points
- Prepare and present monthly executive team PowerPoint covering status against goals and Indirect Sourcing project highlights
- Independently review and create purchase orders from requisitions utilizing the Oracle ERP system and create new tool crib items or blanket PO’s as appropriate
- Support Category Managers and Buyers analytical request utilizing Power BI and Excel tools
- Evaluate supplier performance through auditing, sourcing reviews and corrective plan development
- Mitigate risk through proactive analysis of procurement processes and systems
- Lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives independently and/or in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes, programs and supplier performance
- Present a final report to various Supply Chain and HR professionals summarizing key learnings, acquired skills and successes
In addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to:
- Gain confidence in your skills and enhance your resume with tangible Supply Chain accomplishments and abilities
- Influence people, suppliers and project outcomes
- Liaison to all areas of the organization while you drive execution within the supply base
- Network with a variety of levels of the organization
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 80 credit hours towards a Supply Chain (preferred) or Finance major with at least one semester of data analytics
- Data Analytics minor preferred
- Technology experience: basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient analyzing data or the ability to use internet resources to identify complex Excel functions
- Basic virtual technology skills such as Teams, Zoom, etc.
- Power BI (or a comparable reporting system)
- The ability to prioritize numerous projects in a professional and ethical manner
- Effective interpersonal skills
About Brunswick Corporation:
Brunswick Corporation is the 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.
Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing and MerCruiser. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. Our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications.
Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has more than 18,500 employees operating in 29 countries. In 2022, Brunswick was named by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, both for the third consecutive year.