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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supplier Relations:

Provide research and prospecting within ASEAN region for assigned category. Identify and internally communicate supplier concerns or opportunities. Support cost recovery initiatives.Lead problem resolution discussions with suppliers and ensures the adequacy and timeliness of supplier correction action plans.Lead development and implementation of supplier contracts.Lead the implementation of cost reduction projects, supplier exits, and tool transitions.Monitor cost, schedule, technical, and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required.Enter cost changes, assign selected suppliers, and support sourcing projects.Prepare and solicit requests for quotes and proposals based on the defined commodity strategy.Coordinate and communicate new component releases and design changes with suppliers.Ensures that tooling is appropriate based on cost and quality requirements. Negotiate tooling cost with global suppliers.

Commodity Strategy:

Liaison with Global Sourcing team to develop and execute supply chain strategy.Coordinate the implementation of cost reduction projects, supplier exits, and tool transitions.

Sourcing Priority Management:

Establish contractual commitments to ensure longer-term cost savings to meet departmental goals.Monitor and drive supplier performance for assigned categories to ensure suppliers are meeting Polaris requirements for quality and delivery.Support supplier quality function in determining root cause, necessary containment and counter measure activities for quality related issues.Help support part shortages and delivery issues when necessary.Monitors supply chain metrics and drive performance through measurement and reporting.Conducts make vs. buy analysis. Prepares and solicits requests for quotes and proposals.Lead coordination of resources between multiple departments (Quality, NPI, Operations, etc.) to assist in development, launch and production.

Other Duties as Assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or technical areaAPICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.5+ years direct experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Planning or relevant category experience (sales, engineering, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Effective negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated willingness to lead with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.Proven tactical expertise with a strong track record in project and execution.Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally.Comfortable processing large data sets and performing analysis in ExcelHighly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Ability to professionally represent Polaris by developing productive working relationships with suppliers.Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data.Comfortable negotiating contracts such as Master Supply Agreement, Business Awards and Letters of Intent.Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to sourcing leadership.5-25% travel may be requiredBusiness English, written and spoken Vietnamese.

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

About Polaris Vietnam 

As a 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.   

Polaris Vietnam was established to focus on the production of mid-sized motorcycles to support our Indian Motorcycle brand.  We are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, offering a range of vehicles that combine advanced technology with durability and performance.  By joining Polaris Vietnam, a subsidiary of Polaris Inc., you can engage in large scale projects, experience a dynamic and open environment, face challenging and exciting tasks, and enjoy our generous befits package. Our working hours are 08:00-16:30 Mon-Fri with a commuter bus from Hanoi. www.polaris.com

How We Hire 

At Polaris Vietnam, we do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, social background, marital status, religious beliefs, HIV status, or disability. We do not hire individuals under the age of 18 and females will not be hired into roles with hazardous working conditions. Polaris Vietnam does not keep original identification documents of any candidates. Equal opportunities are given to all candidates.