Strategic Sourcing Manager III

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

6d•$100,800 - $171,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager III to proactively manage assigned direct-material categories, including critical component parts and raw materials, across a global supply base. The role develops strategic supplier relationships and supports supply continuity, quality, on-time delivery, competitive costs, identification of differentiated technologies, and new product development. The position is hybrid in Plymouth, Minnesota. The manager develops category strategies, evaluates multi-tier supply-chain risks, supports supplier development and performance improvement, negotiates supply agreements, leads escalated supplier issue negotiations, and drives cost-reduction and supply-chain resilience initiatives. The role also implements corporate social responsibility and green initiatives and ensures new product introduction projects receive appropriate supplier support. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance, or equivalent experience, is required. The role requires 12 or more years of sourcing or procurement experience and 8 or more years of people leadership experience. A master’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering is preferred. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance, or equivalent experience.
At least 12 years of sourcing or procurement experience.
At least 8 years of 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 and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute category strategies that mitigate supply risk, ensure business continuity, and support Daikin’s growth.
Assess multi-tiered supply-chain risk 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 and support fact-based best-value discussions.
Implement corporate social responsibility and green initiatives to improve the carbon footprint and ensure compliance.
Improve 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.
Work with suppliers to obtain information on price, availability, capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Monitor commodity prices and ensure supply agreements and component prices remain competitive as prices fluctuate.
Develop should-cost estimates to evaluate market pricing and inform competitive sourcing decisions.
Lead cost-reduction and cost-productivity initiatives to deliver year-over-year savings aligned with the business plan.
Improve supply-chain redundancy through dual sourcing and localization.
Improve supplier quality performance through cross-functional collaboration.
Identify new suppliers, develop RFQs, analyze proposals, and optimize the global supply base.
Ensure new product introduction projects are fully supported and key suppliers are engaged early.