Sr. Sourcing Lead (Indirect)

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 Sr. Indirect Sourcing Lead, you will shape and execute sourcing strategies that support enterprise priorities across your assigned indirect categories. You will work closely with senior leaders to align business needs, financial considerations, and market realities, enabling informed and balanced decisions. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor who brings commercial insight, structure, and clarity to complex sourcing discussions. You will help elevate sourcing into a consultative, value‑adding function through thoughtful challenge, strong preparation, and sound judgment. This opportunity allows you to influence enterprise-level outcomes and drive meaningful business impact through strategic partnership and ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, financial plans, and risk considerations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and functional leaders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities and operational needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing clear, commercially grounded recommendations on sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and contract structure.
• Lead complex negotiations and structure agreements that balance cost, value, flexibility, and long-term supplier partnership.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, setting expectations for performance, transparency, and accountability.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions on cost models, pricing mechanisms, and risk trade-offs, presenting information in clear business terms.
• Use data, benchmarking, and market intelligence to build fact-based recommendations and articulate risks, results, and opportunities.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) thinking across stakeholders and suppliers.
• Challenge supplier commercial models that are misaligned with value delivered or governance expectations.
• Lead supplier performance management, including escalations, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure contracts and sourcing decisions are well documented, communicated, and compliant with Polaris standards.
• Navigate ambiguity and differing stakeholder priorities with professionalism and sound judgment.

Desired Competencies:

• Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational goals, and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Qualifications:

• BS in Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing.
• Proficiency with business analytics tools such as MS Excel and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and present with executive presence.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and challenge constructively while upholding key commercial principles.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and translating business objectives into sourcing strategies.
• Comfortable operating in a transformational environment with evolving expectations.
• Up to 15% local travel.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $82,000 to $112,000 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. 

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

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  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.

About Polaris

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. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make 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 with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).