Purchasing Analyst

Polaris Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to manage Parts, Garments & Accessories suppliers and support on-time product delivery to Polaris distribution facilities.

You will work across purchasing and demand planning, coordinate purchase quantities, and drive inventory, fill rate, and service-level goals. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, PO execution, negotiation, and issue resolution to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, or inventory management.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned suppliers to drive consistent performance.
• Review system-recommended purchase quantities and collaborate with demand planning analysts.
• Approve purchase orders, monitor delivery performance, and expedite orders as necessary.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple departments to support business, inventory, and customer service objectives.
• Resolve backorder issues to meet goals.
• Negotiate costs, lead times, MOQs, and EOQs.
• Execute supplier cost-reduction and inventory-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve supplier invoicing and PO discrepancies.
• Proactively identify urgent issues and communicate them to the supervisor.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Conflict resolution

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in supply chain management

Job description

Position Overview

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 Purchasing Analyst manages Parts, Garments & Accessories suppliers to support the on-time delivery of products to Polaris distribution facilities. Working across purchasing and demand planning, you coordinate appropriate purchase quantities to help achieve strategic inventory, fill rate, and service-level objectives. This role combines supplier relationship management, purchase order execution, negotiation, and issue resolution to meet customer needs. You will have direct ownership of supplier performance and purchasing activities that influence product availability and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned suppliers to drive consistent performance.
• Review system-recommended purchase quantities and collaborate with demand planning analysts to improve purchasing accuracy.
• Approve purchase orders, monitor delivery performance, and expedite orders as necessary to achieve fill rate goals.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple departments to support business, inventory, and customer service objectives.
• Resolve backorder issues in accordance with established goals.
• Negotiate costs, lead times, minimum order quantities, and economic order quantities to benefit Polaris.
• Execute supplier cost-reduction and inventory-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve supplier invoicing and purchase order discrepancies.
• Proactively identify urgent issues and communicate them to the supervisor.

Desired Competencies

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
• Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional experience in supply chain management, including logistics, procurement, material requirements planning, or inventory management; purchasing experience preferred.
• Strong aptitude for solving problems and improving processes.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to approach issues diplomatically and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment, with flexibility for remote work at the manager’s discretion.
• Ability to travel minimally for supplier, distribution center, and dealer visits, including visits to remote outdoor locations.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $64,000 to $80,000 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. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Benefits

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. 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 [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers