Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to proactively manage assigned categories for direct material such as critical, complex component parts, finished goods, and/or raw materials with a domestic and international supply base. The SSM is responsible for identifying and developing strategic supplier relationships supporting key DAA business requirements. Scope includes strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, logistics, cost reduction, contract negotiations, supplier performance management, product development and supplier innovation.

Location: Plymouth, MN (onsite, some flexibility)

What you will do:

• Prepare category strategies for supply bases that mitigate supply risk and ensure business continuity
• Assess multi-tier supply risk (i.e. 1, 2, 3) within supply base and develop strategies to mitigate risk
• Drive improvements in supplier performance management through supplier development supplier lean initiatives
• Implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and green initiatives within supply base to improve carbon footprint and ensure compliance
• Drive supply chain redundancy through dual sourcing and supply localization
• Identify new suppliers, develop RFQs, and analyze quote proposals with pre-defined selection criteria to rationalize the global supply base
• Understands cost structures and market dynamics of the supply base to mitigate supplier price increase requests
• Drive development and implementation of cost productivity projects to deliver year over year savings to support DAA's business plan
• Support supplier transitions to ensure successful ramp up and ramp down of suppliers during key project execution
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements and manage supplier relationships through quarterly business reviews
• Ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully supported and key suppliers are engaged
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, capacity, lead times, and delivery schedule
• Drive improvement in quality performance with suppliers through cross functional collaboration to determine the root cause of defective or unacceptable goods or services with suppliers and implement corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in sourcing / procurement or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing sourcing teams
• Broad knowledge of various supply chain functions, including planning, materials, purchasing, sourcing, logistics, and operations
• Managed numerous direct material categories, with demonstrated resulting driving category strategies and supply chain performance improvements
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing and supplier management
• Experience in creating and implementing category strategies
• Demonstrated expertise in analytics and problem-solving
• Experience negotiating pricing and contracts
• Demonstrated experience driving process standardization and improvement opportunities
• Some travel may be expected to visit DAA manufacturing facilities and supplier operations
• Visa employment sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering
• APICS/ASCM/ISM certification(s)
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting committed to Lean/Six Sigma principles, and continuous improvement activities
• Experience and product knowledge supporting industrial applications (HVAC, machinery, business solutions, electro-mechanical components)

The typical salary for this position ranges from $113,800 - $188,300 (+ bonus 20% - 25%) in MN. 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.

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 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 employment