Director, Sourcing & Supplier Development (Parts, Garments & Accessories)
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Job Location:
Plymouth, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 156200 - 205000
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Director of Sourcing & Supplier Development you will lead the global sourcing strategy for the Parts Garments & Accessories (PG&A) business and guide supplier selection capability building and performance management. You will oversee a global team and align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps operational needs and financial objectives. You will collaborate closely with Product Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Legal to shape both near-term decisions and long-range supply network this role you will influence enterprise-level initiatives and help advance supplier partnerships across the PG&A portfolio. This opportunity allows you to drive meaningful impact through global leadership strategic decision-making and supply network innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the PG&A sourcing and supplier development organization establishing talent strategies building team capabilities and ensuring strong performance management across global teams.
- Coordinate priorities across Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering and Quality ensuring the structures and processes needed for aligned high-performing operations.
- Drive global PG&A sourcing strategy governance and standard work to improve cost quality delivery and supplier capability year over year.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to develop component and technology strategies support long-range product planning and guide supplier selection decisions.
- Monitor market commodity and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies including total cost of ownership considerations and localization opportunities.
- Use supplier scorecards KPIs and analytics to advance accountability and guide procurement lifecycle and supplier performance decisions.
- Strengthen supplier collaboration through SIOP integration lead time reduction LEAN initiatives and targeted supplier development activities.
- Lead strategic negotiations and supply agreements that balance delivered cost inventory lead times and long-term enterprise value.
- Drive innovation in sourcing processes and tools by benchmarking across industries to elevate PG&A supply chain competitiveness.
- Translate enterprise priorities and long-range business needs into actionable sourcing strategies financial plans and supplier development roadmaps.
Desired Competencies:
- 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.
- Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities follow through on commitments and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.
- Planning & Organization: You manage time resources and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of OEM sourcing experience including at least 5 years leading teams in complex global and cross-functional environments. Experience in durable goods required (e.g. automotive agriculture construction etc.)
- Broad expertise in supplier management sourcing quality and cost/quality/delivery performance.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking skills including understanding of supply chain macroeconomic trends and risk management.
- Proven ability to develop talent lead global teams and influence across a matrixed organization.
- Ability to guide cross-functional alignment and present effectively at executive levels.
- Experience in driving innovative problem-solving and challenging the status quo to deliver business value.
- Some travel required.
- Standard office environment
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $156200 to $205000 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; 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 ().
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About Company
We pioneer product breakthroughs which help people work and play outside. Explore our line of products from powersports to commercial, government and military vehicles.
