Sourcing Specialist

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 Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Sourcing Specialist to support supplier management and supply chain risk mitigation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with Strategic Sourcing, Planning, Engineering, and suppliers to identify supply risks, develop recovery actions, and ensure continuity of materials. The Sourcing Specialist will play a key role in strengthening supplier performance, improving visibility across the supply base, and supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, reports, and KPIs to support decision-making
• Experience coordinating supplier improvement, recovery, or risk mitigation activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, project management, or a related function
• Bilingual Spanish and English communication skills, with English required
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Position Overview

The Sourcing Specialist will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production continuity. Responsibilities include managing supplier action plans, monitoring recovery activities, identifying risks across Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers, and ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.

The role will analyze supplier and supply chain data to identify potential disruptions, track KPIs, and communicate risks, actions, and recovery timelines to key stakeholders. The Sourcing Specialist will partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, Planning, Engineering, Data Science, and IT teams to improve supplier visibility, reporting tools, and risk management processes.

Additional responsibilities include supporting supplier performance improvements, developing standardized processes and training, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

This position is based in Apodaca, Nuevo León, in a fast-paced hybrid environment and requires up to 40% travel to provide on-site support at supplier locations.

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About Polaris Industries, Inc.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com

How We Hire

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.