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The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for global supplier selection, category sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and procured product development across the chassis and electrical systems categories. This role leads a global team of Strategic Sourcing Managers and their direct reports to optimize enterprise-wide spend, expand margins, improve working capital, boost productivity, and enhance product quality.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally across geographies and with key suppliers to deliver best-in-class quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. This leader will also influence Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop component strategies that balance performance and cost-effectiveness.

Additionally, the Director will represent the strategic sourcing function in critical business decisions, including content localization within the plant network, “make vs. buy” evaluations, and vertical integration strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead a team of five Strategic Sourcing Managers, along with their respective teams of sourcing professionals. Oversee and coordinate the distribution of work across the Strategic Sourcing function, ensuring alignment and collaboration with key partner organizations, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.

+ Manage and develop team members through a combination of formal performance processes and informal coaching. Clearly communicate job expectations, and actively plan, monitor, and evaluate results to ensure alignment with organizational standards, systems, policies, and procedures.

+ Drive significant year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, and delivery of direct materials

+ Lead cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Quality, and Support—to develop mutually acceptable component strategies with industry-leading cost effectiveness

+ Maintain high involvement in long-range product planning and new product development, including supplier selection and technology road mapping

+ Monitor market conditions, commodity and technology trends, and economic factors that affect the supply market; execute effective sourcing strategies

+ Use a total cost of ownership model to rationalize business cases for localizing content within the plant network

+ Provide vision, leadership, motivation, and performance management to category team members, including both direct and indirect reports

+ Lead the development of global category strategies and establish best-in-class sourcing approaches for components and technologies across the global organization

+ Represent the strategic sourcing organization in key “make vs. buy” and vertical integration decisions

+ Lead efforts to establish and improve standard work and key business processes using Lean methodologies

+ Lead strategic negotiations and supply agreements that balance total delivered cost, inventory, supplier lead times, and other critical factors

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

+ 10+ years of supply chain experience in a durable goods OEM environment

+ 5+ years of experience leading teams, including 3+ years managing managers with direct reports

+ Proven ability to operate effectively in large, complex global organizations and influence cross-functional teams

+ Strong strategic thinking, collaboration, and change management capabilities

+ Demonstrated thought leadership across business and enterprise functions

+ Technically proficient with the ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and effectively communicate with technical teams

+ Track record of developing talent and inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results

+ Deep expertise in supply market strategy, risk management, and macroeconomic trends

+ Comprehensive understanding of quality, cost, and delivery metrics, with experience driving supplier improvements

+ Proactive leadership style with the ability to anticipate challenges and plan ahead

+ Innovative mindset with a history of successfully driving change and challenging the status quo

+ Executive-level presentation skills, with experience delivering updates to senior leadership

Work environment:

+ In-office, hybrid work structure.

+ Up to 25% travel (domestic and int’l)

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $155,000 to $204,000 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. www.polaris.com (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)

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_ [email protected]_ _. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:_ _Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)_ .

At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at

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