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.
As a Sourcing Specialist II you will play a key role in shaping strategic sourcing initiatives across our Indirect categories. In this role, you'll support the development and execution of category strategies that align with broader business goals. You'll build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure supplier strategies deliver on four critical priorities: stakeholder alignment, cost competitiveness, quality, and contract compliance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Develop and implement Indirect Sourcing strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership, mitigate risks, and enhance supply security.
- Provide leadership and coaching on sourcing processes (RFP, RFI, RFQ) to build global team capability and mature strategic practices.
- ommunicate sourcing strategies, results, and metrics effectively to senior leadership, while championing Global Strategic Sourcing and promoting cross-functional partnership.
- Create and negotiate contract strategies that support Polaris's commercial and supply objectives, delivering measurable business value.
- Stay current on industry trends within Indirect Sourcing categories and advise Business Units to support margin improvement and top-line growth.
- Implement strategic supplier initiatives to maximize value and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead strategic projects aimed at enhancing Indirect Sourcing processes, tools, and operational efficiency.
Supplier Relations:
- Manage and establish supplier relationships to ensure alignment and effective communication with Polaris; negotiate and execute appropriate agreements in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of sourcing events and business-specific projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Leverage Polaris's scale in supplier negotiations, identifying opportunities for optimization and driving adoption of P2P practices.
- Rationalize and strategically manage the supply base within assigned categories through segmentation, consolidation, and increased spend under management.
- Execute initiatives that support key business goals, including process improvements and contributions to the Indirect Sourcing roadmap and maturity.
- Manage projects using established indirect sourcing processes and systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
Category or SBU Strategy:
- Execute the multi-year strategy for the indirect category or GBU, incorporating input from stakeholders, purchasing goals, risk mitigation, growth plans, and the broader supply chain vision.
- Lead sourcing projects and support functions across multiple categories, aligning negotiation strategies with indirect, GBU, and enterprise-wide priorities to maximize business impact.
Sourcing Priority Management:
- Develop and execute spend and cost reduction strategies aligned with category goals, setting quantifiable targets and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve long-term results.
- Leverage data-driven approaches-including fact-based negotiation, industry benchmarking, competitive market analysis, and spend reporting-to initiate and complete sourcing projects.
- Establish contractual agreements that drive sustainable cost savings, mitigate risk, support company objectives, and enable future growth.
- Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and projects, maintaining focus and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of Supply Chain experience, with a focus on Indirect (preferred) or Direct material sourcing.
- Strong proficiency in legal agreements and contracting processes, including contract drafting and related activities.
- Ability to quickly understand diverse business requirements and consistently deliver superior customer service and support.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences and presenting to leadership, including executives.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and executing Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Skilled in negotiation, decision-making, customer service, and problem-solving.
- Ability to operate independently and make decisions in ambiguous situations; demonstrates resilience, accountability, and a solution-focused mindset.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and systems; able to support tasks assigned by Project Managers.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced office environment.
- Up to 15% travel may be required
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $68,000 to $80,000 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 culture. At 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 generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In 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 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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