• Job Description

  Req#: PLY15886

  Description

  Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

  Daikin Applied is seeking a Sourcing Manager III - Supply Chain! In this critical role you will proactively manage assigned commodities such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc., on a global basis, including identifying/developing strategic supplier relationships with industry leaders. Strong emphasis is on procurement/logistics, cost reduction, technology advances and 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

  What you will do:

  • Prepare strategies for various commodities and ensures Supplier relations are solid
  • Negotiate supply agreements and counters price increase demands
  • Create opportunities for CIP savings and delivers year over year cost savings
  • Act as negotiator when supply deliveries default
  • Understand the cost structures of the Supplier base
  • Ensure the New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully support with Procurement roles
  • Lead product development activities with key suppliers and identify/develop strategic OEM supplier relationships
  • Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
  • Manage cost reduction programs consistent with McQuay’s business plan
  • Confer with Suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
  • Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items and estimate values according to knowledge of market price
  • Prepare purchase orders or bid requests
  • Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Approve invoices for payment and expedites delivery of goods to users

  What’s in it for you:

  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of overall Supply Chain experience
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or Finance
  • Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPM or CIPM
  • Experience with Regional / National and Global suppliers

  Benefits:

  • 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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
  • Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short term and long term disability
  • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
  • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
  • Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

  The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $166,700 + 15% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• About the company

  As the worldwide leader in air conditioning, Daikin is delivering the next generation of solutions for indoor air quality with commercial HVAC.

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