Strategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, Castings

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 What you will do: 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 Minimum Qualifications: 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 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 factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #LI-AK1 If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page and creating an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!