Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Arctic Cat • Thief River Falls, MN

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About The Position

Join Arctic Cat as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, supporting new product launches, supplier cost reduction initiatives, and a reliable, cost-effective supply chain. The role partners with cross-functional teams to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement efforts that contribute to operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or relevant experience in place of a degree.
• 2–5+ years of experience with a degree, or 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
• ERP system experience required.

Nice To Haves

• SAP and Teamcenter experience preferred.
• Supply chain certification through APICS or ISM preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations in a mathematical diagram and apply mathematical concepts and operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Coordinate request-for-quote packages with the supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Perform make-versus-buy analysis to determine the optimal supply chain for materials and suppliers.
• Assist in selecting and managing new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams in identifying supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Support supplier transitions by allocating work from an external supplier to in-house production, or vice versa.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects using problem-solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level