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Strategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, Castings

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Daikinapplied · Plymouth, MN 55441

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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

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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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)
Master's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred
12+ years of sourcing/procurement experience or equivalent
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
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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!

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Performance bonus

Additional Information

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 III - Tubes, Pipes, Castings! 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

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