Director of Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview:
As the Director of Global Strategic Sourcing you are responsible for setting and executing the global category strategy for Engineered Systems components used across Polaris off-road product platforms. You lead a global organization of sourcing leaders and manage an annual direct material spend of approximately $600M while partnering closely with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Product Development and Finance. Your role directly influences enterprise-level decisions including supplier selection make-versus-buy strategies vertical integration and technology roadmaps. This Sourcing leadership role offers a compelling opportunity to drive margin expansion supply continuity and long-range sourcing strategies that shape the companys global manufacturing footprint and future product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global category strategies for engineered components aligned with Total Cost of Ownership and long-term business objectives.
• Own and manage global direct material spend driving year-over-year improvements in cost quality delivery and working capital.
• Lead coach and develop Sourcing leaders and teams.
• Partner with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Product Management and Finance to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and operational requirements.
• Influence design-to-cost design-for-manufacturability and early supplier involvement throughout new product development cycles.
• Lead supplier selection processes contract negotiations and long-term supply agreements with global strategic suppliers.
• Represent Strategic Sourcing in enterprise initiatives including localization capacity strategy supply base transformation and risk mitigation.
• Drive supplier relationship management performance management and supplier capability development to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
• Monitor global market conditions commodity trends and geopolitical risks to proactively manage supply chain exposure.
• Establish standardized sourcing processes governance and best practices across regions.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire guide and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction fostering trust and creating an environment where people feel supported motivated and accountable for delivering results.
• Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance operational efficiency and organizational goals and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or a related field.
• 10 years of global strategic sourcing experience in an OEM or complex manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of Senior-level leadership experience managing global teams and large direct material spend portfolios.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in large complex global organizations and influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong negotiation experience leading complex high-value supplier agreements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product introductions and long-range supply chain strategies.
• Ability to translate sourcing strategies into measurable financial and operational results.
• Ability to travel up to 25% including domestic and international travel.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Hybrid work environment on-site in Plymouth or Wyoming MN (3 days in-office 2 days of flex).