Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader – Global Materials & Risk

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Massachusetts; Híbrido; USD 101.000 - 172.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Sick time per law

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da vaga

Daikin Applied is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager III to lead direct material categories across a global supply base. You will develop strategic supplier relationships, ensure supply continuity, optimize quality and delivery, and drive competitive costs to support Daikin’s growth and product development.

Based in hybrid Plymouth, MN, this role demands 12+ years of sourcing experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex supplier networks, negotiate contracts, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance) or equivalent experience (Master’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred)
• 12+ years of sourcing/procurement experience
• 8+ years people leadership experience
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing and supplier management
• Experience creating and implementing category strategies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong relationship-management and communication skills
• Bias for action; adaptable in a dynamic environment

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and execute category strategies that mitigate supply risk, ensure business continuity, and support Daikin’s growth trajectory
• Assess multi-tiered supply chain risk (1, 2, 3) and develop mitigation strategies
• Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships, including OEM partners
• Understand supplier cost structures and market dynamics to optimize quality, delivery, and price to facilitate fact based best value conversations
• Implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and green initiatives to improve carbon footprint and ensure compliance
• Drive improvements in supplier performance through supplier development and quarterly business reviews
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements and other supply contracts within budgetary and authority limits
• Act as lead negotiator when delivery or quality issues are escalated by site material managers
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain information on price, availability, capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Monitor Market commodity prices and ensure supply agreements and component prices remain competitive through fluctuations
• Develop Should Cost estimates to evaluate market pricing, ensuring competitive sourcing decisions
• Lead cost-reduction and cost-productivity initiatives to deliver year-over-year savings aligned with DAA’s business plan
• Drive supply chain redundancy through dual sourcing and localization
• Drive improvements in supplier quality performance through cross-functional collaboration
• Identify new suppliers, develop RFQs, analyze proposals, and optimize the global supply base
• Ensure NPI projects are fully supported and key suppliers are engaged early

Conhecimentos

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

CSR/ESG awareness

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance

Master’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Daikin Applied is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager III to lead direct material categories across a global supply base. You will develop strategic supplier relationships, ensure supply continuity, optimize quality and delivery, and drive competitive costs to support Daikin’s growth and product development.

Based in hybrid Plymouth, MN, this role demands 12+ years of sourcing experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex supplier networks, negotiate contracts, and