NPI 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.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple low to mid-level projects simultaneously.
• Present statuses at the senior and executive leadership level at all phase-gate reviews.
• Oversee all plastics sourcing activities for assigned projects from Gate 1 through SOP holding internal teams and suppliers accountable for achieving key milestones including but not limited to: design reviews supplier selection pilot build support PPAP completion and SOP ramp up and hand off to production support.
• Accountable for all plastics components within the project to ensure components are sourced within budget for BOM and tooling costs on time per the established schedule and meet all quality standards set forth.
• Work with Engineering Project Leader to establish BOM and tooling budgets for projects.
• Establish and own supplier tooling and development schedule for plastic components in accordance to project milestones and strategy.
• Team up with category sourcing partners to execute strategy create statements of work and performance-based contracts with suppliers for critical systems within project.
• Proactively liaison between Engineering Suppliers Operations Quality and Strategic Sourcing to coordinate the on-time delivery of components for vehicle development builds lead mitigation plan execution where required.
• Facilitate smooth transition of responsibility of materials management from the development team to the production team upon release for production to support steady and stable production.

GBU Sourcing Strategy Development:

• Execute the holistic sourcing strategy by vehicle platform to support new technology needs and category sourcing strategies.
• Identify gaps in supplier capability and technology and proactively identify and facilitate on-board new suppliers as necessary with partnership of category sourcing teams to support Global Business Unit objectives.
• Translate long range product plans into road maps to feed into and drive category sourcing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain/Operations or Engineering.
• 4 years of relevant experience (product development or supply chain) required.
• Experience in the injection mold industry. An understanding of plastics development and supply chain management.
• Experience leading a project team and/or holding key role within a large-scale project.
• Project management training. CAPM or PMP preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proven track record of strong effective leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated effective negotiation communication decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation manufacturing process control and technical data.
• High level of critical thinking and analysis to resolve high impact complex and/or cross department problems.
• Effective time-management prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Experienced in presentation abilities including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to senior and executive leadership routinely.
• Working knowledge of MS Project or other project management software.
• Solid understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
• Experience with phase-gate product development processes.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced office environment.
• Up to 20% travel required including international travel.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $72000 to $95000 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

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