Sourcing Specialist II Plymouth, MN
Job Location:
Plymouth, MA - USA
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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 a Sourcing Specialist II you will support sourcing activities for powertrain components including engine gaskets/seals fuel injectors and reed valves ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with broader commodity this role you will coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support product development production and cost management initiatives. You will contribute to supplier selection cost analysis and project execution while maintaining strong communication and operational discipline. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full sourcing lifecycle and influence supplier performance cost efficiency and production outcomes at the global leader in Powersports.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate sourcing activities supporting product development launches and production for assigned powertrain categories.
Prepare and execute requests for quotes and proposals in alignment with commodity strategies.
Monitor cost schedule technical progress and drawing release status and drive corrective actions as needed.
Support cost reduction initiatives including tariff mitigation supplier consolidation and cost recovery efforts.
Perform cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and execute approved cost reduction projects.
Coordinate supplier communication related to new component releases design changes and production requirements.
Support supplier contract development and implementation.
Partner with suppliers to address quality concerns including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality delivery and capacity requirements.
Support resolution of part shortages delivery challenges and supplier lead-time constraints.
Ensure tooling aligns with cost and quality requirements and support negotiation of tooling costs with suppliers.
Maintain sourcing data including cost changes supplier assignments and project tracking in systems.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Desired Competencies:
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Problem Solving: You identify issues assess root causes and implement practical solutions that balance speed quality and risk.
Planning & Organization: You manage time resources and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration or a technical field.
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing or related experience (e.g. sales engineering).
Demonstrated negotiation decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a structured and organized manner.
Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships in a professional environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and technical data.
Familiarity with MRP systems such as MAPICS and web-based business tools is preferred.
Experience with presentation development and delivering content to leadership audiences.
Working knowledge of project management tools and coordination practices.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $72000 to $82000 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 within the range based on these factors it is uncommon to start at the high end or the top of the range.
Required Experience:
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