Sourcing Specialist II - Fasteners

Sourcing Specialist II

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.

Position Overview :

As a Sourcing Specialist II on our fasteners team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the full product lifecyclefrom development through production. You'll support strategic sourcing initiatives, lead cross-functional coordination, and drive supplier performance for critical fastener components. With a focus on Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), cost reduction, and supplier development, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving and strategic collaboration. If you're ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, this is the opportunity to make a real impact at an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to support vehicle programs across all phasesfrom development to post-launch.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure alignment with cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Identify supplier performance risks and cost-saving opportunities; support issue resolution and cost recovery initiatives.
• Oversee VMI programs and help resolve part shortages or delivery issues in collaboration with suppliers.
• Conduct RFQs and proposals in alignment with defined commodity strategies and cost objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of supplier contracts and tooling negotiations.
• Analyze costs, track savings projects in the VIP tracker, and implement approved cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with the supplier quality team to address quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and production schedules to ensure continuity and flexibility.
• Contribute to the onboarding and exit of suppliers, including transitions of tools and parts.

Desired Competencies :

Qualifications :

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $68,000 to $90,000 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.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.