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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 Share". 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. (Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position) Daikin's Sourcing Team is growing! Our Sourcing team is directly responsible for ensuring that Daikin and our suppliers acheive cost fairness and meaningful long-term business relationships. To this end, we are hiring a Sourcing Manager II - Central Operations! In this new and exciting position, he or she will interact with our key equipment and service partners to drive long term cost savings and allow Daikin to continue to meet the demand for our products. He or she will proactively manage assigned commodities such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc., on a global basis, including identifying/developing strategic supplier relationships with untapped industry leaders. The general emphasis of the position is on procurement/logistics, cost reduction, technology advances and supporting general product development. Key Responsibilities Include: Negotiates supply agreements and ensures vendor relations are solid Counters price increase demands and prepares strategies for various commodities 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 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 McQuay'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 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: Bachelors degree (preferably in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance) 5+ years experience in Procurement or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with commodities of between $1M & $3M Have composed and presented five or more commodity strategies during the last 3 years Preferred Knowledge and Skills Manufactuing Industry Knowledge 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. Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gend r 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.