Sourcing Specialist II
Sourcing Specialist II
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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.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Sourcing Specialist II you will manage the supply base to ensure that all suppliers meet our four sourcing priorities: Delivery Quality New Product Integration and Cost Competitiveness. You will also lead coordination of resources and schedules cross-functionally to support production vehicles. You will develop and execute strategies for the Powertrain Electrical supply base.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES :
Supplier Relations:
- Directly manage and support established supplier relationships.
- Identify and communicate internally any supplier concerns or opportunities.
- Support cost recovery initiatives.
- Support problem resolution discussions with suppliers and ensures the adequacy and timeliness of supplier corrective action plans.
- Support development and implementation of supplier contracts.
- Coordinate the implementation of cost reduction projects supplier transitions and tool transitions.
- Monitor cost schedule technical and drawing release status of projects.
- Enter cost changes assign selected suppliers and support sourcing projects.
- Prepare and solicit requests for quotes and proposals based on the defined commodity strategy.
- Coordinate and communicate new component releases and design changes with suppliers.
- Negotiate tooling cost with global suppliers and ensure that costs are appropriate.
- Establish and negotiate contractual commitments to ensure longer-term cost savings to meet departmental goals.
- Mitigate tariffs in cooperation with suppliers.
Sourcing Priority Management:
- Perform cost analysis to identify opportunities.
- Identify and execute cost reduction projects.
- Work with suppliers to resolve price and invoice discrepancies.
- 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.
- Help support part shortages and delivery issues when necessary.
- Monitor supplier lead-times and production capacity improvement initiatives to ensure schedule flexibility.
Other Duties as Assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Administration or technical area
- APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.
- 2 years of purchasing or relevant experience (sales engineering etc.)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:
- Effective negotiation decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to lead with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Proven tactical expertise with a strong track record in project execution
- Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally.
- Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain productive working relationships with suppliers.
- Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data.
- Fundamental knowledge of MAPICS MRP Jaggaer SRM and other web-based business systems.
- Experience and comfort in presenting to leadership including PowerPoint development.
- Proficiency in project management tools and ability to thrive in managing multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders.
- Interest in engines electrical systems or powersports is a plus
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced office environment
- 5-25% travel may be required
- Off-hour virtual meetings with international suppliers as needed
Keywords:
Global purchasing commodity strategy category buyer procurement sourcing operations
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $68000 to $80000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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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 market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance 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 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 high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading 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.
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make 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 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 at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
