Senior Sourcing Lead

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Sourcing Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the strategy development and implementation for assigned categories in alignment with the broader Commodity Strategy. You will manage the supply base to ensure that all suppliers meet our critical customers’ requirements based on: Delivery, Quality, New Product Integration, Cost Competitiveness and Total Cost of Ownership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supplier Relationship:

• Manage current and new suppliers’ relationships to ensure sufficient communication and alignment between the suppliers and Polaris.

• Leading the analysis and implementation of supply agreements and LTAs.

• Lead and support localization efforts through supplier identification, vetting, and on-boarding processes in alignment with category strategy

• Participate in supplier site visits, supplier negotiations, and competitive market analysis to secure contractual commitments to achieve longer-term cost savings and technology requirements

• Initiate request for proposal and quote for new parts and part revisions to approved suppliers based on defined commodity strategy and propose supplier selections for assigned commodity.

• Evaluate supplier capability and fit based on input from cross-functional teams such as Operations, Engineering, New Product Development and New Product Introductions.

• Manage and improve supplier’s scorecard to meet internal metrics. • Manage technical specifications, drawing and material analysis. Commodity Strategy:

• Execute year over year vision for the commodity, taking into account input from the internal and external customers, procurement-sourcing goals, risk, future growth plans.

• Support category teams for short, mid and long-term initiatives to align with budget and long range planning commitments.

• Analyze and implement compliance procedures to meet legal requirements between Polaris and external suppliers. Sourcing Priority Management:

• Based on the commodity strategy and goals, establish individual supplier cost reduction approaches and quantifiable targets. Then work with suppliers to achieve those targets.

• Utilize tools like: fact-based negotiation, should cost modeling, and competitive market analysis to initiate Page 2 of 2 FO-RH-002 Rev.0 cost reduction projects, landed cost, total cost of ownership and inventory management.

• Support supplier quality function in determining root cause, necessary containment and counter measure activities for quality related issues.

• Manage supplier capabilities, lead-times, and capacity to ensure on-time delivery of components to support production schedules.

• To provide support on the supply chain • Conducts make vs. buy analysis. Prepares and solicits requests for quotes and proposals.

• Lead coordination of resources and schedules between multiple departments to assist in the development, launch, production, and continuation support of production vehicles from multiple facilities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or any Engineering

• 8+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, project leadership experience • Bilingual – Spanish/English is a must-.

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) at all levels

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products

• Effective negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to professionally represent Polaris by developing productive working relationships with suppliers.

• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data.

• Fundamental knowledge of MAPICS MRP and web-based business systems desired.

• APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired. • Knowledge of Project Management tools and ability to assist in tasks assigned by Project Managers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position will be based at Apodaca, NL.

• Fast-paced office environment, Hybrid

• 25% travel may be required

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About Polaris Industries, Inc.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! 

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North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.