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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