Strategic Sourcing Manager II

Job Duties

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager! 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:

Negotiate supply agreements and ensure vendor relations are solid

Counter price increase demands and prepare strategies for various commodities

Create opportunities for CIP savings and deliver year over year cost savings

Act as negotiator when supply deliveries default

Understand the cost structures of the supplier base

Ensure the New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully support with procurement roles

Lead product development activities with key suppliers

Identify/develop strategic OEM supplier relationships

Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

Manage cost reduction programs consistent with Daikin Applied's business plan.

Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule

Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items

Estimate values according to knowledge of market price

Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid

Prepare purchase orders or bid requests

Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories

Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)

Master's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred

6-8 years of sourcing/procurement experience or equivalent

4+ 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 $90,000 - $153,300 +10% 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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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

6 - 8 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55441

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R002291

Job Benefits

Not specified