Sourcing Lead - Service Parts
About The Position
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 the Sourcing Lead for Service Parts, you will ensure that new service parts are identified, sourced, and ready ahead of product launches so customers have what they need from day one. You will work closely with teams across Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Purchasing to secure supplier alignment, establish supply parameters, and prepare parts for distribution. You will play a central role in maintaining in‑stock readiness and supporting Polaris’ commitment to reliable service. This role offers the opportunity to influence product success by shaping sourcing strategies and improving launch processes at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or product launch roles
- Strong understanding of sourcing principles, supplier management, and inventory planning
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience collaborating with engineering, product development, and operations teams
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- PLM system experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier selection and onboarding, manage quoting, load negotiated costs, define MOQs, establish lead times and delivery schedules, and approve packaging requirements for customer-ready service parts.
- Partner with Purchasing to ensure timely ordering and stocking of service parts at distribution centers in alignment with launch readiness metrics.
- Monitor and report on service part readiness and key launch performance indicators.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, clearly communicating expectations and ensuring alignment with service part needs.
- Drive continuous improvement of service part launch processes, tools, and best practices.
- Stay informed on supplier manufacturing capabilities and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing decisions.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
