Lead, Strategic Sourcing NPI Sr

Position: Lead, Strategic Sourcing NPI Sr.
** 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.*
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* Position Overview:

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* As a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Lead, you will lead sourcing activities that support the successful launch of new vehicle programs within the Strategic Business Unit. You will oversee sourcing strategy development, supplier engagement, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure product launches meet quality, cost, and timing objectives. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Product, Strategic Sourcing, and supplier partners, you will help align sourcing decisions with both program requirements and broader business strategies.

You will also contribute to process standardization, mentor team members, and provide strategic input to leadership.

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility product launches while shaping sourcing strategies and processes that support long-term business objectives.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Lead sourcing activities for new product programs from development through production launch, ensuring achievement of key milestones, quality standards, and schedule commitments.

· Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align vehicle platform needs with broader category sourcing objectives and long-term business plans.

· Manage supplier selection, pilot builds, quality planning activities, PPAP completion, and production ramp-up readiness.

· Assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular project status updates to leadership teams.

· Manage sourcing-related financial objectives, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost analysis, tooling expenditures, and overall cost performance.

· Coordinate cross-functional efforts among Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Strategic Sourcing, and suppliers to achieve program objectives and resolve issues.

· Evaluate supplier capabilities against program requirements and partner with sourcing teams to address gaps or identify new supplier solutions as needed.

· Facilitate the transition of materials management responsibilities from development teams to production teams to support stable manufacturing operations.

· Develop, standardize, and continuously improve NPI sourcing processes and best practices.

· Mentor and support less experienced team members while contributing to organizational sourcing strategy and capability development.

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Competencies:

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** Leadership:
** You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.

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** Critical Thinking** :
You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.

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* Collaboration:

** You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

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** Project Management:
** Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects through a structured product development or phase-gate process, ensuring milestones, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed.

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* Qualifications:

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* · Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in product development, supply chain, sourcing, project management or related disciplines.

· Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

· Experience managing complex projects with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

· Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present information to senior and executive leadership.

· Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and…