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The Racing Category Buyer is a key individual contributor within Mercury’s direct material procurement organization, focused on sourcing and managing suppliers mainly supporting Plant 36 operations. Reporting to the Site Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation to support Mercury’s manufacturing and new product development objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Build and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Conduct supplier audits and business reviews to drive engagement and continuous improvement
Facilitate Requests for Quote (RFQs), analyze quotations, and recommend supplier selections
Lead contract development, negotiation, and execution
Ensure suppliers meet Mercury’s standards for quality, delivery, and compliance
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
Perform detailed cost analysis
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives
Execute purchase orders, requisitions, and appropriation requests
Manage sourcing projects from concept through production launch
Coordinate change management processes
Monitor and report project schedules, risks, and deliverables
Ensure continuity of supply supporting operations
Support escalation and resolution of supplier delivery or quality issues
Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams
Actively participate in category strategy development
Requirements:
BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management roles
Strong negotiation and cost management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Excellent organizational and time management skills
ability to manage multiple priorities
Occasional domestic and international travel, up to 20%
Nice to have:
CPSM or CPIM certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
What we offer:
annual discretionary bonus
medical
dental
vision
paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)