Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Polaris Industries; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in powersports is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Monterrey, Mexico. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. This position offers opportunities for international travel and demands a results-oriented leader who can build relationships and drive initiatives forward.

Formación

• 8+ years of purchasing or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a high performing sourcing team.
• Build and maintain relationships with supplier leadership.
• Manage strategic sourcing plans and cost initiatives.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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

The Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a critical leadership role in developing long range sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost effective solutions across assigned commodities. This position leads a high performing team, builds strong supplier partnerships, and ensures that sourcing strategies align with corporate objectives and cross functional business needs. The role requires a forward thinking leader capable of influencing stakeholders, managing complex sourcing initiatives, and delivering measurable results in cost, quality, and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of purchasing or relevant experience (sales, engineering, etc.)
• Cross functional project management and/or commodity management experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex projects across multiple departments and sites
• 5 + years of direct leadership experience or proven ability to build and lead effective teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree
• APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. certifications
• Knowledge of commodity/category management, purchasing contracts, and New Product Introduction/Gate processes

Position Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high performing sourcing team by leveraging individual strengths, fostering open communication, and driving results through positive leadership. The role oversees hiring, career development, and performance management for team members.

A key responsibility is building and maintaining strong relationships with supplier leadership to support long term planning, strategic alignment, and collaborative partnerships. The manager provides coaching to employees on effective supplier management, reviews supplier recommendations to ensure alignment with departmental and corporate strategies, and guides the team through supplier onboarding and exit processes. Escalation support is provided as needed.

This role ensures that sourcing and category strategies align with corporate goals, cross functional requirements, and long range business needs.

Responsibilities include developing strategic sourcing plans, managing consolidated cost initiatives, and overseeing annual product cost budgeting and quarterly forecasting. The Strategic Sourcing Manager partners closely with Quality, Material Planning, and Operations leadership to ensure supplier performance supports organizational objectives.

Additional responsibilities include conducting value analysis, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing comprehensive plans to enhance operational and financial performance. The position requires strong influence and communication skills to convey detailed sourcing strategies to diverse audiences, as well as proficiency in presenting to operations and executive leadership.

Working conditions include a fast paced office environment and 20–30% travel, including international travel to Europe and Southeast Asia.

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

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. 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.