Commodities Manager - Compressors

Job Description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Commodities Manager II. In this role you 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 industry leaders. Emphasis is on procurement/logistics, cost reduction, technology advances and product development. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Onsite

What you will do:

• Negotiate supply agreements and ensures supplier relations are solid
• Counter price increase demands and prepare strategies for various commodities within NPI projects
• Lead product development activities with key suppliers
• Act as negotiator when supply deliveries default
• Understand the cost structures of the Supplier base
• Ensure the New Product Introduction (NPI) projects are fully support with Procurement roles
• Support NPI-Engineering on prototype/sample and pre-production purchased part needs
• Search globally for new suppliers of key components to reduce costs
• Identify/develop strategic OEM supplier relationships
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Lead strategic sourcing project tasks and deliverables within each stage of NPI development
• Confer with Suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
• Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
• Coordinate NPI project handoff to site Procurement team after project launch
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, performance, and transit
• Discuss 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

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, Economics, Engineering or Finance
• Seven years of strategic sourcing, new product development or related experience
• Experience with a wide array of commodities
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification
• Experience working with international suppliers
• Experience sourcing commodities for machining and casting

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 Heating, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.