Director, PG&A Sourcing & Supplier Development

Polaris • Plymouth, MN

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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. The Director of PG&A Sourcing & Supplier Development leads the global sourcing strategy for Parts, Garments & Accessories, driving supplier selection, capability development, and performance to deliver industry‑leading quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. This leader oversees a global team, aligns sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and financial objectives, and strengthens supplier relationships across the PG&A portfolio. The role partners closely with Product, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Legal, provides strategic oversight of drop‑ship operations, and represents PG&A in enterprise initiatives and long‑range supply network planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of OEM sourcing experience, including 5+ years leading teams in complex, global and cross functional environments.
• Broad expertise in supplier management, quality, sourcing, and cost/quality/delivery performance.
• Strong strategic thinking, change leadership, supply/ macroeconomic insights, & risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent, inspire teams, and influence across a matrixed global organization.
• Proven ability to shape culture, drive cross‑functional alignment, & present effectively at executive levels.
• Track record of proactive, innovative problem‑solving while challenging status quo to deliver value.
• Experience in durable goods manufacturing industries such as agriculture, automotive, appliance, powersports, construction, aviation, or Tier I automotive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PG&A sourcing and supplier development organization, setting talent strategy, building capabilities, and ensuring strong succession and performance management across global teams.
• Coordinate priorities across Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality, providing the vision, structure, and systems that enable high performance.
• Drive global PG&A sourcing strategy, governance, and standard work to drive year‑over-year improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supplier capability.
• Lead cross‑functional team to develop component and technology strategies, support long-range product planning, and guide supplier selection.
• Monitor market, commodity, and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies, including total‑cost-of-ownership decisions and localization opportunities.
• Use supplier scorecards, KPIs, and analytics to strengthen accountability and guide procurement, lifecycle, and supplier performance decisions.
• Advance supplier collaboration through SIOP integration, lead‑time reduction, LEAN initiatives, and targeted supplier development.
• Lead strategic negotiations and supply agreements that balance total delivered cost, inventory, lead times, and long-term enterprise value.
• Drive innovation in sourcing processes and tools, benchmarking external industries to elevate PG&A supply chain performance and competitiveness.
• Translate enterprise priorities and long-range business needs into actionable sourcing strategies, financial plans, and supplier development roadmaps.

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.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

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