Strategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, Castings

Skip to main contentDaikin CareersEnglishSign InStrategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, Castings page is loadedStrategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, CastingsApplylocationsPlymouth, MN 55441time typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR002716Join 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, MNWhat you will do:Prepare and execute category strategies that mitigate supply risk, ensure business continuity, and support Daikin’s growth trajectoryAssess multi-tiered supply chain risk (1, 2, 3) and develop mitigation strategiesIdentify and develop strategic supplier relationships, including OEM partnersUnderstand supplier cost structures and market dynamics to optimize quality, delivery, and price to facilitate fact based best value conversationsImplement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and green initiatives to improve carbon footprint and ensure complianceDrive improvements in supplier performance through supplier development and quarterly business reviewsNegotiate Master Supply Agreements and other supply contracts within budgetary and authority limitsAct as lead negotiator when delivery or quality issues are escalated by site material managersCollaborate with suppliers to obtain information on price, availability, capacity, lead times, and delivery schedulesMonitor Market commodity prices and ensure supply agreements and component prices remain competitive through fluctuationsDevelop Should Cost estimates to evaluate market pricing, ensuring competitive sourcing decisionsLead cost-reduction and cost-productivity initiatives to deliver year-over-year savings aligned with DAA’s business planDrive supply chain redundancy through dual sourcing and localizationDrive improvements in supplier quality performance through cross-functional collaborationIdentify new suppliers, develop RFQs, analyze proposals, and optimize the global supply baseEnsure NPI projects are fully supported and key suppliers are engaged earlyMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance) or equivalent experienceMaster’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred12+ years of sourcing/procurement experience8+ years people leadership experienceExperience with domestic and international sourcing and supplier managementExperience creating and implementing category strategiesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsStrong relationship-management and communication skillsBias for action; adaptable in a dynamic environmentWork visa sponsorship is not availableDaikin 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 matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition 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...