Director, Sourcing & Supplier Development (Parts, Garments & Accessories)

Polaris Inc. • Plymouth, MN

17d

About The Position

As the Director of Sourcing & Supplier Development, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for the Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) business and guide supplier selection, capability building, and performance management. You will oversee a global team and align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps, operational needs, and financial objectives. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Legal to shape both near-term decisions and long-range supply network plans. In this role, you will influence enterprise-level initiatives and help advance supplier partnerships across the PG&A portfolio. This opportunity allows you to drive meaningful impact through global leadership, strategic decision-making, and supply network innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of OEM sourcing experience, including at least 5 years leading teams in complex, global, and cross-functional environments.
• Experience in durable goods required (e.g., automotive, agriculture, construction, etc.)
• Broad expertise in supplier management, sourcing, quality, and cost/quality/delivery performance.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, including understanding of supply chain, macroeconomic trends, and risk management.
• Proven ability to develop talent, lead global teams, and influence across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to guide cross-functional alignment and present effectively at executive levels.
• Experience in driving innovative problem-solving and challenging the status quo to deliver business value.
• Some travel required.
• Standard office environment
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PG&A sourcing and supplier development organization, establishing talent strategies, building team capabilities, and ensuring strong performance management across global teams.
• Coordinate priorities across Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality, ensuring the structures and processes needed for aligned, high-performing operations.
• Drive global PG&A sourcing strategy, governance, and standard work to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier capability year over year.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to develop component and technology strategies, support long-range product planning, and guide supplier selection decisions.
• Monitor market, commodity, and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies, including total cost of ownership considerations and localization opportunities.
• Use supplier scorecards, KPIs, and analytics to advance accountability and guide procurement, lifecycle, and supplier performance decisions.
• Strengthen supplier collaboration through SIOP integration, lead time reduction, LEAN initiatives, and targeted supplier development activities.
• Lead strategic negotiations and supply agreements that balance delivered cost, inventory, lead times, and long-term enterprise value.
• Drive innovation in sourcing processes and tools by benchmarking across industries to elevate PG&A supply chain competitiveness.
• Translate enterprise priorities and long-range business needs into actionable sourcing strategies, financial plans, and supplier development roadmaps.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees