Sourcing Lead

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES : 

Supplier Relations:  

• Manage assigned and establish new supplier relationships to ensure sufficient communication and alignment between the suppliers and Polaris.   Participate in the execution of critical supply agreements and LTAs. 

• 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 for overall Commodity.   

• Identify and execute the implementation of cost reduction projects, supplier exits, and tool transitions. 

• Manage cost, schedule, technical, and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required. 

Commodity Strategy:  

• Execute on the multi-year vision for the commodity, considering input from the internal customers, purchasing goals, risk, future growth plans, and broader supply chain strategy. 

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 cost reduction projects.  

• Establish contractual commitments to ensure longer-term cost savings to meet departmental goals. 

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

• Monitor and drive supplier performance for assigned categories to ensure suppliers are meeting Polaris requirements for quality and delivery. 

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

• Helps support part shortages and delivery when necessary.  

• 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. 

Other Duties as Assigned 

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or technical area 

• APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired. 

• 4+ years of purchasing or relevant experience (Procurement, Purchasing, Parts Development, Category or Commodity Buyer) 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: 

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

• Ability to comprehend and integrate diverse strategies, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with organizational goals. 

• Ability to strategically plan. and proactively identify risks in decision making.  

• Comfortable thriving in ambiguous environments with minimal guidance. 

• Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally. 

• 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. 

• Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to operations leadership 

• Knowledge of Project Management tools and ability to assist in tasks assigned by Project Managers. 

Working Conditions: 

• Fast-paced office environment. 

• 5-25% travel may be required