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Category Manager, Procurement

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Herbruck Poultry Ranch

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United States , Fond du Lac

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Salary:

86500.00 - 126800.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The role of Category Manager, Procurement at Mercury Marine develops, plans, and executes the procurement and supply chain strategy for the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) category. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities, and Finance to ensure continuity of supply, standardization, and value creation across MRO categories. The Category Manager leads strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and continuous improvement efforts to support operational uptime and business objectives. Additionally, this high visibility hands-on role leads internal team, cross-functional collaboration, and drives supplier execution for new product development and current production to optimize costs, quality, and delivery with a complex and fast-paced supply chain. The Category Manager develops and manages relationships with global supply partners, driving innovation and competitive advantage for Mercury Marine and our global locations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and implement category strategies for MRO, aligning with business objectives and operational needs
  • Drive standardization of parts and services across sites to reduce complexity and cost
  • Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency
  • Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies utilizing global supply partners
  • Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, contract compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for MRO spend, including tools, consumables, spare parts, safety supplies, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and services
  • Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, demand management, and spend visibility across MRO categories
  • Track and report category performance, savings, KPIs, and supplier metrics
  • Lead strategic sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, negotiations) to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and service improvements
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks, ensuring business continuity for essential operations
  • Drive compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards in the supply base
  • Partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to understand demand, standardize specifications, and improve inventory management

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or engineering
  • BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management or related business field
  • Experience working in a global organization with a matrix structure
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, facilities management, or multi-site operations
  • Knowledge of inventory management, reliability, or maintenance practices
  • Prior experience leading and managing a team of sourcing professionals

Nice to have:

  • Professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) is highly desired
  • MBA is preferred
  • Six Sigma Green Belt desirable
  • Familiarity with Office suite products especially Excel
  • Power Bi is desired
  • Experience with an ERP system
  • Oracle is preferred
What we offer:
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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