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The Service Parts NPI Sourcing Lead is a key contributor to the success of new product introductions at Polaris. This role ensures that service parts are fully identified, sourced, packaged, and stocked ahead of product launches—maximizing sales opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.

As a strategic partner across Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Purchasing, the Sourcing Lead drives in-stock readiness and supports Polaris’s reputation for reliability and exceptional customer service. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of sourcing and supplier management.

Join Polaris and help shape the future of powersports by ensuring every launch is supported with precision and excellence. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage service parts to ensure they are identified early in the NPI process and set up completely prior to handing off to Purchasing, including:

• Supplier selection and onboarding

• Negotiated Costs are quoted and loaded

• Negotiated Minimum order quantities (MOQs) are defined and loaded

• Lead times and delivery schedules are understood and loaded

• Packaging requirements for customer sale are approved

• Partner with Purchasing to ensure timely ordering and stocking of service parts at distribution centers to meet or exceed launch readiness metrics.

• Monitor and report on service part readiness metrics and launch performance.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers, making suppliers aware of service part expectations.

• Stay informed on supplier manufacturing capabilities and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement in service part launch processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or product launch roles, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer products environment.

• Strong understanding of sourcing principles, supplier management, and inventory planning.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product development, and operations teams.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with PLM systems is a plus.

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in successful product launches.

• Exposure to innovative technologies and supplier capabilities.

• A chance to improve customer satisfaction and drive market share.

• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $75,000 to $99,000 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. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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

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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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 [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).