Strategic Sourcing Manager III

Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager III! 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.

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; 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) or equivalent experience; 12+ years of sourcing/procurement experience; 8+ 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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 federal, state and local law; Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service