Strategic Sourcing Manager II- Pumps & Chemicals

Job Overview

Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager – Pumps and Chemicals. In this role, you will proactively manage assigned direct material categories, develop strategic supplier relationships, ensure supply continuity, and support the company’s growth plans.

Hybrid – Plymouth, MN

• Negotiate supply agreements and ensure solid vendor relations
• Counter price increase demands and prepare strategies for various commodities
• Create opportunities for CIP savings and deliver year‑over‑year cost savings
• Act as negotiator when supply deliveries default
• Understand the cost structures of the supplier base
• Ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully supported with procurement roles
• Lead product development activities with key suppliers
• Identify and develop strategic OEM supplier relationships
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Manage cost reduction programs consistent with Daikin Applied’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
• Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)
• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred
• 6–8 years of sourcing/procurement experience or equivalent
• 4+ 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; adaptable in a dynamic environment

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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

The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $90,000 to $153,300, plus a 10% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade that this position falls under. Individual compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Work visa sponsorship is not available.