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    Sourcing Manager II - Minneapolis, United States - Daikin Applied

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    Position Type
    Full Time - Regular
    Job Description
    Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

    Why You'll Love Working for Daikin:

    We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.

    Our goal is to "Perfect the Air". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries
    Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business.

    It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging.

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced

    Sourcing Manager II

    to join our team, specializing in

    Indirect Sourcing .

    The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization initiatives within the indirect spend categories.

    This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead sourcing strategies, drive operational efficiencies, and contribute to the overall success of our organization.


    Key Responsibilities Include:
    Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for corporate indirect spend categories such as IT, Logistics, HR, Marketing, Legal, etc.
    Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities, market trends, and potential suppliers
    Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management
    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, establish sourcing priorities, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
    Manage supplier relationships and performance to drive continuous improvement, mitigate risks, and optimize value delivery
    Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives through supplier consolidation, demand management, and other efficiency measures
    Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings achievements, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures
    Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends to continuously enhance sourcing capabilities and deliver innovative solutions
    Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

    What's in It For you:
    Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
    The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

    The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
    7 Years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on indirect spend categories.
    Proven track record of delivering cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing initiatives.
    Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management and supplier relationship management.
    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets, conduct market research, and make data-driven decisions.
    Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

    Proficiency in procurement tools and technologies, such as eSourcing platforms, spend analytics, and contract management systems.
    Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
    Location(s)

    Plymouth, MN
    Area of Interest
    Corporate Support Functions
    About Us
    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 H

    eating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC

    )

    to transform the world.

    We're

    innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals.
    We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas,

    perspectives

    and backgrounds.
    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.
    It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal,

    state

    or local law.

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