Global Electrical Sourcing Strategy Lead

polaris; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the electrical category strategy, supplier development, and continuity.

You will translate product plans into clear priorities, guide a high-performing team, and collaborate across Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity. In this role you will direct multi-year category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and build risk-aware sourcing programs while balancing total enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex supplier contracts.
• Experience translating business needs into category strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical sourcing team with clear ownership and accountability.
• Develop multi-year category strategies aligning with product roadmaps and cost drivers.
• Direct negotiation strategies, sourcing events, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Monitor capacity, demand reviews, and supply continuity risks with owners.
• Strengthen supplier base via consolidation, regionalization, and supplier development.
• Improve contracting capability with risk mitigation and favorable terms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and programs on carry-through decisions.
• Lead business reviews, scorecards, and executive engagement.
• Build fact-based business cases and communicate risks and trade-offs.
• Standardize governance and analytics to reduce non-value-added work.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Development

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Polaris Inc. seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the electrical category strategy, supplier development, and continuity.

You will translate product plans into clear priorities, guide a high-performing team, and collaborate across Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity. In this role you will direct multi-year category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and build risk-aware sourcing programs while balancing total enterprise