Strategic Sourcing Manager III

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); Ibrido; USD 101.000 - 172.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager III in Plymouth, MN. In this role you will proactively manage direct material categories, build strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead multi-tier supplier risk assessments, negotiate Master Supply Agreements, and support new product development across a global supply base, with a hybrid work arrangement in Minnesota.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Prepare and execute category strategies that mitigate supply risk and support growth.
• Assess multi-tiered supply chain risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships, including OEM partners.
• Understand supplier cost structures and market dynamics to optimize price and delivery.
• Implement CSR and green initiatives to improve footprint and compliance.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance via supplier development and QBRS.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Formazione

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

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

MS Excel

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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

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.

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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.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!