Strategic Sourcing Manager III

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

7d•$100,800 - $171,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager III to proactively manage assigned direct material categories, including critical component parts and raw materials, from a global supply base. The role develops strategic supplier relationships and supports supply continuity, premier quality, on-time delivery, competitive costs, identification of new technologies, and new product development. The position is hybrid and located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance, or equivalent experience.
12 or more years of sourcing or procurement experience.
8 or more 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.
Work visa sponsorship is not available.

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 risks across tiers 1, 2, and 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 and support fact-based best-value discussions.
Implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 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.
Lead negotiations 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 commodity prices and ensure supply agreements and component prices remain competitive as markets fluctuate.
Develop Should Cost estimates to evaluate market pricing and support competitive sourcing decisions.
Lead cost-reduction and cost-productivity initiatives to deliver year-over-year savings aligned with the business plan.
Drive 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 (NPI) projects are fully supported and key suppliers are engaged early.