Sourcing Lead Fuel Systems
Sourcing Lead Fuel Systems
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Job Description
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.
Position Overview:
As the Sourcing Lead youll take the reins on strategic Sourcing initiatives for the critical fuel systems category across all Polaris platforms. This category encompasses fuel tanks and pumps as well as additional supporting components. Youll play a crucial role in shaping longterm commodity strategies elevating supplier performance and driving cost competitiveness. Your technical fluency and Sourcing expertise will empower you to lead crossfunctional initiatives and support innovative product launches. If youre a strategic thinker who thrives in fastpaced crossfunctional environments this role is your chance to make a tangible impact at an industry leader!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute multiyear commodity strategies that align with internal stakeholders growth objectives and overall supply chain goals.
- Drive the Sourcing process for new and revised parts including RFQs supplier selection negotiations and contract .
- Collaborate with Engineering Supplier Quality and other crossfunctional teams to develop and launch innovative fuel systems across all platforms.
- Manage supplier performance in quality delivery and capacity to support ongoing production and new product development.
- Identify and implement costsaving opportunities through factbased negotiation cost modeling and market analysis.
- Support supplier transitions tied to platform innovation ensuring continuity and alignment with business needs.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that reflect Polaris longterm vision and priorities.
- Partner with Quality teams on root cause analysis corrective actions and resolution of supplierrelated quality issues.
- Address part shortages and delivery challenges quickly to sustain uninterrupted production flow.
- Lead crossfunctional coordination and manage timelines technical documentation and supplier readiness for new vehicle programs.
- Conduct make vs. buy analyses and support Sourcing decisions through robust data and supplier insights.
Desired Competencies:
- Technical Fluency Youre confident engaging in technical discussions and can interpret engineering documentation with ease.
- Supplier Relationship Management You build and nurture strong collaborative partnerships with suppliers driving longterm value and performance. Your ability to influence negotiate and communicate ensures mutual success and strategic alignment.
- Project Management & CrossFunctional Leadership You excel at managing complex projects from start to finish balancing timelines resources and priorities with ease. Your ability to engage crossfunctional partners and align diverse stakeholder interests ensures Sourcing initiatives stay on track and deliver strong results. Youre not just organizedyou drive momentum foster collaboration and turn strategy into action.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related field
- 4 years of direct material Sourcing experience preferably with technical components
- Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations manage supplier performance and drive crossfunctional Sourcing initiatives
- Demonstrated experience interpreting technical drawings and engineering data
- Past experience in supplier transitions including onboarding and phaseout processes
- Strong strategic planning risk mitigation and problemsolving capabilities
- Skilled in presenting updates to executive leadership
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
- Comfortable operating in fastpaced ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
- Willingness to travel up to 15 as needed
The pay range for Minnesota is $72000 to $95000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.
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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a marketleading profitsharing plan that is fundamental to our payforperformance culture.At Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
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. Polaris highquality product lineup includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL sidebyside offroad vehicles; Sportsman allterrain offroad vehicles; military and commercial offroad vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot motoroadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industryleading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employmentrelated decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources ator.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc).
Employment Type
Full-Time
