.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.JOB SUMMARY:As a Sourcing Lead – Strategic Value Improvement, you will play a critical role in development and implementation of sourcing strategy for assigned categories in alignment with the broader long-term category vision.You will work closely with Category Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, Product Development and Legal to support developing robust, multi-year sourcing strategies and recommend category specific Approved Supplier List (ASL).ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Supplier Relations:Support activities involved in identifying and vetting new suppliers and collaboratively with category sourcing establish relationships to ensure sufficient communication and alignment between the suppliers and Polaris.Lead contract negotiations and implementations such as MSAs and MOUs (to be signed by Sourcing Manager or above).Participate in supplier site visits, supplier negotiations, and competitive market analysis to secure contractual commitments to achieve longer-term cost savings and technology requirements.Evaluate supplier capability and fit based on input from cross-functional teams such as Operations, Engineering and Product Development.Align with cross-functional stakeholders to recommend new potential suppliers for the Polaris Approved Supplier List (ASL).Lead and support localization efforts through supplier identification, vetting, and on-boarding processes in alignment with category strategy.Category Strategy:Foster collaborative relationship with category sourcing on strategy development and supplier relationships.Collaborate with category sourcing on the implementation of the strategies that support plans and goals.Assist in establishing the multi-year vision for assigned categories taking into account input from the internal customers, sourcing goals, risk, future growth plans, and broader supply chain strategy.Support category sourcing with implementation of cost reductions, and projects on an as needed basis.Support supplier on-boarding plans and exit plans as needed.Sourcing Priority Management:Support category teams in both short and long-term initiatives for assigned categories to align with budget and long range planning (LRP) commitments.Analyze supplier's adherence to contracts and performance commitments for assigned categories to ensure suppliers are meeting Polaris's requirements and contractual commitments.Primary internal contact regarding contract management, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing for assigned suppliers associated with assigned categories
