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JOB SUMMARY:

As a Sourcing Specialist II, you will manage the supply base to ensure that all suppliers meet our four sourcing priorities: Delivery, Quality, New Product Integration, and Cost Competitiveness. As well as lead coordination of resources and schedules cross-functionally to support production vehicles. Working with the commodity team, you will execute according to established commodity strategy.

The commodity the position is responsible for is fabricated tubes, and raw tubing to be fabricated internally at Polaris. This individual will also partner with our insource team to make sourcing decisions for make vs buy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES :

Leadership:

Lead coordination of resources between multiple departments to assist in the development, launch, production, and continuation support of production vehicles from multiple facilities.

Supplier Relations:

Conduct business within established supplier relationships. Identify and communicate internally any supplier concerns or opportunities. Support cost recovery initiatives.Support problem resolution discussions with suppliers and ensures the adequacy and timeliness of supplier correction action plans.Support development and implementation of supplier contracts.Provide research and input so the commodity leader can assess supplier capability and fit. Coordinate the implementation of cost reduction projects, supplier exits, and tool transitions.Monitor cost, schedule, technical, and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required.Enter cost changes, assign selected suppliers, and support sourcing projects.Prepare and solicit requests for quotes and proposals based on the defined commodity strategy.Coordinate and communicate new component releases and design changes with suppliers.Ensures that tooling is appropriate based on cost and quality requirements. Negotiate tooling cost with global suppliers.

Sourcing Priority Management:

Perform cost analysis to identify opportunities.Execute on approved cost reduction projects. Maintain and measure cost reduction projects in VIP tracker. Work with suppliers to resolve price and invoice discrepancies.Support supplier quality function in determining root cause, necessary containment and counter measure activities for quality related issues.Monitor and drive supplier performance for assigned categories to ensure suppliers are meeting Polaris requirements for quality and delivery.Help support part shortages and delivery issues when necessary.Monitor supplier lead-times and production capacity improvement initiatives to ensure schedule flexibility.

Other Duties as Assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration or technical areaAPICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.2+ years of purchasing or relevant experience (sales, engineering, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Effective negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated willingness to lead with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.Proven tactical expertise with a strong track record in project and execution.Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally.Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Ability to professionally represent Polaris by developing productive working relationships with suppliers.Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data.Fundamental knowledge of MAPICS MRP and web-based business systems desired.Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to sourcing leadership.Knowledge of project management tools and ability to assist in tasks assigned by Project Managers.5-25% travel may be required

Keywords:

Global, purchasing, commodity, strategy, category, buyer, procurement, sourcing, operations

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

About Polaris Industries, Inc.

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. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! 

http://www.polaris.com

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North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes 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 regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.