Jobs and Careers

Sourcing Manager I - Electrical

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025

💰 $132,800/yr($80,400/yr – $132,800/yr)

About the role

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company  Daikin Applied is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager I! The Strategic Sourcing Manager I proactively manages 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 to identify and develop strategic supplier relationships supporting key DAA business requirements. Scope for this position includes strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, logistics, cost reduction, contract negotiations, supplier performance management, product development and supplier innovation. 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:

Prepares strategies for various commodities
Negotiates supply agreements and counters price increase demands
Creates opportunities for CIP savings and delivers year over year cost savings
Acts as negotiator when supply deliveries default
Understands the cost structures of the Supplier base
Maintains high level contact with Suppliers
Ensures the New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully support with Procurement roles
Lead product development activities with key suppliers
Identify/develop strategic OEM supplier relationships
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Manage cost reduction programs consistent with Daikin Applied's business plan
Confers with Suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
Prepares purchase orders or bid requests and approves invoices for payment
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
Discusses 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

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)
2 to 4 years’ experience in sourcing / procurement or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with domestic and international sourcing and supplier management
Experience creating and implementing category strategies with 1-2 categories
Strong analytics and problem solving skills
Strong relationship management skills (internal stakeholders, peers, and suppliers)
Bias for action, self-starter, adaptive to a dynamic work environment
Critical reasoning and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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 $80,400 - $132,800 + 10% bonus in Minnes