Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Join Arctic Cat as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, where you'll support new product launches, drive supplier cost reduction initiatives, and help ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement efforts that contribute to operational success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes. Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal chain of supply for materials and suppliers.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.