Strategic Sourcing Manager III - Pipes, Tubes, Castings

Job Overview Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager III – Tubes, Pipes, Castings. The role involves proactively managing assigned direct material categories, including critical component parts and raw materials, from a global supply base. The primary responsibilities include developing strategic supplier relationships, ensuring supply continuity in support of company growth, ensuring premier quality and on‑time delivery, driving ongoing cost competitiveness, and enabling new product development. Location: Hybrid – Plymouth, MN. Responsibilities Prepare and execute category strategies that mitigate supply risk, ensure business continuity, and support growth trajectory. Assess multi‑tiered supply chain risk (tiers 1‑3) 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 for 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 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 in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred. 12+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including 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. Work visa sponsorship is not available. Benefits Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus 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. Typical pay range: $100,800 – $171,700, plus 15% bonus in Minnesota. #J-18808-Ljbffr