Polaris

Lead, Strategic Sourcing NPI Sr.

Wyoming, MN, USA · Senior

No sponsorship$100k-$115kDetected 10 hours ago

Project ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainHRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementProcurement

About the role

You will oversee sourcing strategy development, supplier engagement, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure product launches meet quality, cost, and timing objectives.
You will also contribute to process standardization, mentor team members, and provide strategic input to leadership.

Lead sourcing activities for new product programs from development through production launch, ensuring achievement of key milestones, quality standards, and schedule commitments.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align vehicle platform needs with broader category sourcing objectives and long-term business plans.
Manage supplier selection, pilot builds, quality planning activities, PPAP completion, and production ramp-up readiness.
Assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular project status updates to leadership teams.
Manage sourcing-related financial objectives, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost analysis, tooling expenditures, and overall cost performance.
Evaluate supplier capabilities against program requirements and partner with sourcing teams to address gaps or identify new supplier solutions as needed.
Facilitate the transition of materials management responsibilities from development teams to production teams to support stable manufacturing operations.
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve NPI sourcing processes and best practices.
Mentor and support less experienced team members while contributing to organizational sourcing strategy and capability development.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in product development, supply chain, sourcing, project management or related disciplines.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience managing complex projects with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present information to senior and executive leadership.
Travel may be required.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $115,000 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.

Understanding of phase-gate product development processes preferred.
Knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process controls, technical data, and material requirements planning (MRP) preferred.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including MS Project, CAPM, PMP, or similar approaches preferred.
Knowledge of supply contracts involving domestic and international suppliers preferred.

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.

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