Strategic Sourcing Manager III

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Sick time per law

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

CSR/ESG awareness

Communication

Education

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

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

Job description

Introduction

Join the world's largest HVAC company! Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager III! In this exciting role, you will proactively manage assigned direct material categories, including critical component parts and raw materials, from a global supply base. This role is responsible for developing strategic supplier relationships, ensuring supply continuity in support of Daikin Applied’s growth plans, ensuring premier quality and on time delivery, driving ongoing competitive costs, identifying new and differentiable technologies, and enabling new product development. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location

Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

What you will do

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Work visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Salary

The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $ 100,800 - 171,700 +15% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position(s) fall. Individual hourly pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment requirements

#LI-AK1 Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Daikin Applied

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.