Purchasing Analyst

Company Overview

Polaris Inc. is a dynamic global leader in powersports, pioneering innovative products and exceptional experiences since 1954. The company’s diverse product lineup includes off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, moto-roadsters, electric vehicles, and boats, supported by a wide range of parts, garments, and accessories. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris operates across over 100 countries, fostering a culture of agility, responsibility, and creativity.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for managing supplier activities related to the Parts, Garments & Accessories business, ensuring timely product delivery to distribution centers. This role involves collaboration with demand planning teams to accurately assess and adjust purchase quantities supporting inventory targets and service goals. The analyst will oversee purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, address backorders, and resolve any order or invoicing discrepancies.

Key Duties

• Develop and maintain supplier partnerships to secure consistent on-time deliveries to distribution facilities.
• Evaluate system-generated purchase recommendations and coordinate with demand planners to optimize ordering accuracy.
• Authorize purchase orders, track delivery progress, and expedite shipments when necessary to meet service levels.
• Tackle backorder challenges aligning solutions with customer service standards.
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing supplier costs and inventory levels.
• Negotiate terms including costs, lead times, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), and Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) to align with company objectives.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices and purchase orders.
• Alert leadership promptly regarding urgent supplier or purchasing concerns.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication skills to convey information clearly and adapt messages to different audiences.
• Strong collaboration capabilities for working cross-functionally and respecting diverse viewpoints.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of experience handling the purchase order lifecycle.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and process improvement mindset.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Capability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Position does not offer sponsorship.

Compensation

The starting salary range for Minnesota-based candidates is $64,550 to $84,750 annually. Placement within this range considers education, experience, expertise, skills, and location. It is uncommon to commence employment at the upper end of this scale.

Additional Information

Applicants who are former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees should be in good standing. Polaris emphasizes employee wellbeing with comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, profit-sharing, stock ownership opportunities, retirement plans with matching, wellness programs, paid time off, and volunteer support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Polaris Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.