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Strategy roles at consulting firms, corporate planning teams, and PE-backed companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas, particularly for analysts and managers with graduate degrees in business, economics, or a quantitative field. Cap-subject filings require your employer to register in the March lottery, so timing your job search to Q4 and Q1 matters.
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Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager I - NPI! The New Product Introduction (NPI) Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing NPI sourcing strategies that align with business goals, category strategies, by ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality compliance. This leadership role involves managing supplier relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization. The Strategic Sourcing Leader plays a critical role in risk management, supplier performance optimization, and continuous improvement of NPI procurement processes. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
LOCATION: Hybrid - Staunton, VA
What you will do:
- Lead sourcing workstreams across NPI phase gates, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget
- Lead sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through launch
- Define and implement optimal procurement methods (e.g., direct, VMI, consignment) to support program objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in partnership with Corporate Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)
- Gather and validate supplier data on pricing, capacity, and lead times to support planning and decision-making
- Collaborate with key suppliers in early design and product development activities to drive cost, quality, and manufacturability
- Partner with Engineering to support prototype, sample, and pre-production sourcing requirements
- Analyze supplier cost structures, market pricing, and value drivers to inform sourcing decisions and negotiations
- Proactively manage cost, including resisting price increases, leveraging commodity strategies, and market intelligence
- Review RFQs, evaluate bids, and award business in alignment with budget targets and scope of authority
- Negotiate commercial terms (cost, lead time, capacity, and agreements) for new production parts while building strong, long-term supplier relationships
- Act as escalation point for supply or delivery risks; drive mitigation plans and resolution with suppliers
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions
- Maintain accurate sourcing and procurement data, including costs, performance metrics, and supplier records
- Ensure seamless transition of sourcing and supplier ownership to site Procurement teams at product launch
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement or related fields; experience with local/regional suppliers and composing up to five commodity strategies during the last three years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPSM or CIPM
- New Product Development or related fields; experience with a wide array of commodities
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The target pay range for this role is $100k - $110k + 10% bonus. The range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls is $80,400 - $136,800. Individual pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager I - NPI! The New Product Introduction (NPI) Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing NPI sourcing strategies that align with business goals, category strategies, by ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality compliance. This leadership role involves managing supplier relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization. The Strategic Sourcing Leader plays a critical role in risk management, supplier performance optimization, and continuous improvement of NPI procurement processes. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
LOCATION: Hybrid - Staunton, VA
What you will do:
- Lead sourcing workstreams across NPI phase gates, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget
- Lead sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through launch
- Define and implement optimal procurement methods (e.g., direct, VMI, consignment) to support program objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in partnership with Corporate Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)
- Gather and validate supplier data on pricing, capacity, and lead times to support planning and decision-making
- Collaborate with key suppliers in early design and product development activities to drive cost, quality, and manufacturability
- Partner with Engineering to support prototype, sample, and pre-production sourcing requirements
- Analyze supplier cost structures, market pricing, and value drivers to inform sourcing decisions and negotiations
- Proactively manage cost, including resisting price increases, leveraging commodity strategies, and market intelligence
- Review RFQs, evaluate bids, and award business in alignment with budget targets and scope of authority
- Negotiate commercial terms (cost, lead time, capacity, and agreements) for new production parts while building strong, long-term supplier relationships
- Act as escalation point for supply or delivery risks; drive mitigation plans and resolution with suppliers
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions
- Maintain accurate sourcing and procurement data, including costs, performance metrics, and supplier records
- Ensure seamless transition of sourcing and supplier ownership to site Procurement teams at product launch
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement or related fields; experience with local/regional suppliers and composing up to five commodity strategies during the last three years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPSM or CIPM
- New Product Development or related fields; experience with a wide array of commodities
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The target pay range for this role is $100k - $110k + 10% bonus. The range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls is $80,400 - $136,800. Individual pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
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Frame your specialty occupation case early
USCIS scrutinizes strategy titles because the work can seem generalist. Document that your role requires a directly related degree, not just any bachelor's, by mapping your day-to-day work to specific analytical or financial functions in your offer letter.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and metro area. Running OFLC Wage Search yourself before offer negotiation lets you know the floor and avoid a last-minute compensation problem.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Strategy roles at nonprofits, universities, and government-affiliated research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery and no March deadline. If you've missed a lottery cycle, these employers let you file any time of year.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your strategy job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already cleared the DOL certification process for comparable roles, cutting out outreach to employers unfamiliar with sponsorship.
Resolve your OPT gap before the petition window
If you're on STEM OPT and your registration is selected in April, your H-1B status begins October 1. Confirm your OPT end date covers that gap, and notify your employer's counsel immediately if it doesn't, since cap-gap rules have strict prerequisites.
Check your O*NET classification with your attorney
Strategy roles map to several O*NET codes, including Management Analysts and Financial Managers, and the code your employer selects affects which wage level applies. A misclassified occupation code can trigger an RFE or a wage shortfall before the petition is even filed.
H-1B Visa Strategy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do strategy roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but only when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, economics, or business analytics. Titles like 'strategy associate' or 'corporate development analyst' typically qualify. Broader titles such as 'strategy generalist' can draw USCIS scrutiny if the job description doesn't establish a direct degree requirement for the specific analytical work involved.
Which employers in strategy are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Management consulting firms, investment banks with strategy divisions, and large corporations with dedicated corporate strategy or business development teams file H-1B petitions regularly for these roles. You can identify employers with active sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified H-1B LCA filing data so you're not guessing about a company's willingness to sponsor.
How does the H-1B lottery affect strategy job seekers specifically?
Cap-subject strategy roles require your employer to submit a registration in March, with selections made by late March or early April for an October 1 start. This means timing your offer and onboarding around a fixed annual window. If you're not selected, your employer can try again the following year, or you can explore cap-exempt employers in the nonprofit or academic sector.
Can my employer file for premium processing on an H-1B strategy petition?
Yes. Premium processing through USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days of receipt. For strategy roles where an RFE is possible due to specialty occupation questions, premium processing gives your employer's counsel time to respond and still meet a start date. Many consulting firms and finance employers elect premium processing as standard practice for competitive hiring timelines.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch strategy roles or employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers once you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. For strategy roles, the new petition must still establish specialty occupation for the incoming position, so a job title change that broadens responsibilities can require additional documentation.