Regional Purchasing Manager

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg, LP is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Regional Purchasing Manager position located at our Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller, TX.

About the role

The Regional Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the ordering process for all parts and supplies direct to the branches. This includes specific vendor management and inventory management, along with supporting branches, vendors, and sales teams for sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders with vendors to meet branch needs
• Work with Regional Parts Managers and Branch Managers on reducing excess/dead inventory
• Work with Branch and Vendors on ensuring each Branch in their region carries the “right” products to support regional customers
• Create regional reports on inventory, slash numbers dollars, past due invoices, and others assigned by manager and VP of PSA
• Support business leaders across the region and contribute to the realization of their strategies by developing purchasing strategies and implementing global purchasing strategy for raw materials, packaging, and indirect materials in the region
• Collect and interpret market data related to materials and suppliers to develop and create plans for the short-term and long-term security of supply/supplier position
• Develop action plans and set targets for each site purchasing team and ensure delivery in own region and through counterparts in other regions
• Develop, implement, and improve purchasing work processes in the region
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers in the region, ensuring continuity of supply at the lowest possible total costs, and is responsible for several purchasing contracts/frame contracts for the BU for key products
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Requirements

• 3+ years working experience in planning/inventory management
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Systems Experience: Mapics/Mincron
• Product Knowledge: HVAC Aftermarket Parts
• Strong delivery focus with good analytical, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Project and change management skills and experience
• Flexible approach, stakeholder management, good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth opportunities – there are immense opportunities to grow your career
• Part of a global company – family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Nature & Scope

• Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision
• Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director
• Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects
• Provides guidance and training to subordinates
• Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance, and recommend for termination
• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports to: Manager, Regional