.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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership:Build and lead teams by evaluating and utilizing team's skill sets to increase or achieve results through positive, open leadership.Lead the hiring, career development, and performance management processes of team members.Supplier Relations:Develop and maintain relationships with leadership of key suppliers that foster communication on forward looking strategies, long range planning and partnerships.Coach employees on effectively managing supplier relationships.Review supplier recommendations from team to ensure they align with departmental goals, the long-term commodity strategy, technology roadmaps and cross-functional requirements.Review supplier onboarding and exit plans and provides guidance to team during process.Support escalation as required.Commodity Strategy:Ensure alignment of category strategy with corporate goals and objectives as well as cross-functional needs.Develop strategy for long-range planning that are consistent with corporate goals and objectives, as well as supporting the business needs of the category team.Sourcing Priority Management:Manage consolidated cost initiatives for assigned commodities to align with budget and long-range planning commitments.Develop strategic plans for long-range planning that are consistent with corporate goals and objectives, as well as supporting the business needs of the commodity team.Responsible for annual product cost budgeting and quarterly cost forecasting.Partner with Quality leadership to develop strategic plans to ensure supplier is consistent with corporate goals and objectives, as well as supporting the business needs of the commodity team.Partner with material planning and operations leadership to develop strategic plans to ensure supplier is consistent with corporate goals and objectives, as well as supporting the business needs of the commodity team.Other Duties as AssignedJOB REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field desired, MBA or Masters desired.APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.8+ years of purchasing or relevant experience (sales, engineering, etc.) required.2+ years of direct leadership experience preferred or an experienced and proven leader who has the demonstrated ability to build effective departmental and cross functional teams.Cross functional project management and/or commodity management experience required
