Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Thief River Falls, Minnesota at Arctic Cat

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required OR years of experience may be considered in place of degree.
• 2 - 5+ years of experience with a degree OR 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Microsoft Office Suite, ERP system experience required; SAP and Teamscenter experience preferred
• Supply Chain Certification through APICS or ISM preferred
• Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations in a mathematical diagram and apply mathematical concepts and operations preferred

The salary range for this position will be determined based on an individual's skills, qualifications, relevant experience, overall fit for the role, and the position level assigned based on the selected candidate's education and previous experience.