Sourcing Lead Rubber Foam
Sourcing Lead Rubber Foam
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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.
As the Sourcing Lead for the Rubber & Foam category you will take the reins on strategic sourcing initiatives for one of the highervolume highimpact categories including rubber foam films and similar materials across all Polaris product platforms. You will play a critical role in shaping longterm commodity strategies enhancing supplier performance and driving cost competitiveness. Your sourcing expertise will empower you to lead crossfunctional initiatives and support cuttingedge product launches. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives in fastpaced crossfunctional environments this role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact at an industry leader.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute multiyear commodity strategies by aligning with internal stakeholders growth plans and overarching supply chain objectives.
- Oversee and optimize supplier performance in quality delivery and capacity to meet production goals.
- Develop manage and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure alignment with Polaris priorities and longterm vision.
- Drive the Sourcing process for new and revised parts including RFQs supplier selection and contract negotiations.
- Identify and implement costsaving initiatives through factbased negotiation cost modeling and market analysis.
- Support quality teams in root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplierrelated quality issues.
- Help resolve part shortages and delivery challenges to maintain production flow.
- Manage timelines technical documentation and corrective actions for new product development and ongoing production.
- Lead crossfunctional coordination to support the development and launch of new vehicles.
- Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses and support Sourcing decisions with robust data and supplier insights.
Desired Competencies:
- SelfStarter Youre proactive highly motivated and able to take ownership without needing constant direction. You dont wait for problems to solve themselvesyou dive in.
- Influential Communication You can clearly and confidently communicate with all levels of an organization from internal teams to senior executives and supplier presidents. You understand how to tailor your message to your audience whether you are aligning crossfunctional partners or driving accountability.
- Analytical Prowess You excel at breaking down complex data sets to make smart Sourcing decisions. Whether youre analyzing quotes or evaluating total cost of ownership your ability to turn numbers into insights drives confident negotiations and impactful supplier strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferably in Supply Chain or related field
- 4 years of experience in Sourcing and category management within related industrial categories.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations manage suppliers and drive crossfunctional initiatives
- Strong strategic planning risk identification and problemsolving skills
- Comfortable working in fastpaced ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
- Exceptional communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and technical data
- 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
