Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical

About the role

Position Overview: As part of the talented Navico Group Supply Chain Sourcing team, you will lead our Mechanical team and portfolio in one of our Navico Group Locations: Milwaukee - WI, Mettawa - Il, Ensenada - Mex, Lowell - MI, Tulsa – OK, Juarez - Mex. This role will drive category strategy, supplier negotiations, compliance with industry certifications, and support end-to-end supply chain optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement long-term strategies for mechanical portfolio (plastics, metals, packaging, hardware, others) aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct global and regional market analysis to identify growth opportunities in systems, parts, and services.
• Monitor industry trends, including emerging technologies like lightweight material advancements, circularization, micro manufacturing, and precision fabrication.
• Lead cross functional cost down teams to meet company financial objectives transitioning spend to low-cost regions when risk and total cost analysis justifies.
• Ensure strategies include tariff mitigation and support corporate geopolitical risk initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, warranties, and service agreements with OEMs and suppliers.
• Develop joint business plans with suppliers to ensure alignment on growth, innovation, and compliance.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with distributors, service providers, and component suppliers.
• Perform key supplier visits as required to evaluate capabilities and technologies with support of supplier development or Engineering.
• Evaluate supplier performance against KPIs covering cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Support resolution of service bulletins, recalls, and field service campaigns.
• Oversee escalated supplier warranty claims, ensuring contractual compliance and maximizing recovery of parts, labor, and related costs from vendors.
• Negotiate extended warranty terms and cost recovery from suppliers for defective products.
• Ensure all purchased materials comply with relevant international certifications and standards, including: Safety & Performance: NMMA, ABYC, CE, ISO standards, Environmental & Emissions: EPA-equivalent, EU Stage V, IMO Annex VI, CARB-equivalent standards, Quality Management: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Marine Electronics: NMEA 2000 compatibility and certification.
• Manage certification records, documentation, and audits across the supply chain.
• Develop & Support processes to remain ahead of regulatory changes impacting Navico Group/Brunswick.
• Manage tariff compliance for owned categories including USMCA, material content analysis, sanctions, etc.
• Manage a team of solid and dotted line Strategic Procurement Analysts/Managers to carry out responsibilities related to associated categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Represent the category and supply chain in senior leadership discussions, escalation, and project status meetings.
• Set the strategic direction across categories to ensure business unit targets are achieved through Cost Savings and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Track category KPIs and implement corrective actions to maximize results.
• Develops and retains talent through coaching, succession planning, and growth opportunities.
• Diversify thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8-12 years of supply chain / procurement / service model experience with mechanical categories.
• Strong verbal and written English, ability to communicate effectively across all levels and regions of the organization.
• Proven expertise in international supply chain management, trade compliance, and inventory optimization.
• Experience managing supplier warranty programs and negotiating cost recovery.
• Advanced skills in ERP, category management software, and analytics platforms (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects/priorities in a fast-paced business environment is essential.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business and technical acumen.
• Deep understanding of industry certifications, regulatory compliance, and product safety standards.
• Skilled in balancing commercial goals with operational execution.
• Data-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High adaptability and resilience in managing complex global supply chains.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $103,200 – $145,500 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and high quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.

Schedule

Office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Application Instructions

The employee must be able to perform the below essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their job, absent undue hardship. Office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.