Strategic Indirect Materials Manager

Daikin Group; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Group in the United States is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead indirect material categories for HVAC operations. You will develop short- and long-term strategies, align with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, HR, IT, and Finance, and drive cost-down through negotiations.

You will maintain supplier relationships, oversee QBRs, and deliver annual cost evaluations. This role emphasizes continuity of supply and global synergy for assigned categories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Commodity Management or Strategic Sourcing in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience (5+ years) managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship and cost-down track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead commercial strategy for negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Conduct or support supplier selection and contract execution; monitor performance.
• Provide weekly executive reporting on cost-down projects and QBRs with top suppliers.
• Support global synergy efforts for indirect materials and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Commodity management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Materials Management, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Daikin Group in the United States is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead indirect material categories for HVAC operations. You will develop short- and long-term strategies, align with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, HR, IT, and Finance, and drive cost-down through negotiations.

You will maintain supplier relationships, oversee QBRs, and deliver annual cost evaluations. This role emphasizes continuity of supply and global synergy for assigned categories.