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Arctic Cat · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager

Thief River Falls, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Arctic Cat is a leading manufacturer in the Powersports industry, known for its snowmobiles and ATVs. They are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a team of supply chain professionals, focusing on supplier management, cost analysis, and internal collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.

ManufacturingProduct DesignSkiing

Hiring Manager

Julie Desmond

Responsibilities

Establish standard work and drive strategic execution by identifying potential suppliers, creating bid packages, and running RFQ process

Lead negotiations and award business by identifying cost performance and VMI/SOI initiatives within the supply base in close coordination with the strategic sourcing teams

Manage make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal supply chain decisions

Conduct applicable landed costs analysis on applicable RFQ packages prior to negotiation and final awards

Drive adherence to standard work and best practices; foresee issues and mitigate business impact

Communicate production readiness across the organization to provide excellent internal customer support to manufacturing, production, and assembly teams

Ensure SCM operates in alignment with program budgets, last price paid and ‘should-cost’ parameters when procuring parts/systems

Collaborate with engineering and finance to revise requirements and scope to enable effective competition

Train personnel on the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty, payment terms, and various legal terms to protect the business. Foster talent development by supporting career path planning, management of performance objectives, engagement, training, and onboarding of new hires

Contribute to a culture of respect, dignity and inclusion, where everyone, feels heard and understood, empowered and valued

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeSupply Chain ManagementERP system experienceSAPMS Office Suite

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required. We feel this education provides critical knowledge and will ensure career growth over time. Extensive, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education

5+ years related experience required

Software knowledge: MS Office Suite, ERP system experience required