.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 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.- 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 REQUIREMENTSS:Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or technical area- APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired
