Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company 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 Buyer II for Central Operations! As a Buyer II, you will play a critical role in optimizing the procurement process for drop-ship orders. You will be responsible for ensuring correct pricing and lead-times, item maintenance, managing purchase orders and electronic transactions; in addition to supporting Central Operations sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the procurement of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills, have problem-solving capabilities, is customer-services oriented, has strong written and verbal communications skills, and a good understanding of procurement processes. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid What you will do: Process requests for products and commodities, adjust priority levels based on customer needs Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions from approved contracts and agreements in accordance with company guidelines Complete comparative analysis on suppliers to obtain the best price for goods possible while maintaining supply to deliver on commitments Solicits formal and informal bids in accordance with standard procedures and compares and analyzes price quotations Maintains an accurate information database with supplier lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages Maintains data, prepares reports and analyzes information using available software in decision-making Analyze product usage; investigates complaints and secures adjustments Resolve supplier quality defects, documenting results and supplier performance. Initiates quality programs that benefit supplier relationships while improving the quality for customer Utilize ERP to plan procurement activities Develop relationships with suppliers Analyze market conditions to develop forward looking strategies Preform other duties as assigned 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: Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Bachelor's Degree (Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences) 2+ years of applicable experience. Computer Skills - Knowledge of internet software, order processing systems, project management software, proficient knowledge in Microsoft suite Preferred Knowledge and Skills: Manufactuing Industry Knowledge 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, 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.