Job Description

Requisition ID: 42666

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Respect, integrity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and the spirit of winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of the world's leading major home appliance company.

Function Overview:

Whirlpool is looking for qualified candidates for the role of Senior Analyst, Procurement. The role will be located at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor MI.Today, you might be working on a supply agreement. Tomorrow, you'll be creating a commodity strategy for the US and Mexico, and aligning with global counterparts, process partners, and senior leaders. You will also be communicating strategies and meeting with senior leaders in the sourcing council on strategy, sourcing awards, and/or supplier exit strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

* Develop and manage the business relationship between Whirlpool and its Suppliers of the assigned commodity(ies), within our Global Strategic Sourcing organization (contract negotiations, supplier issue resolution, supplier cost reductions, purchase order creation, and management)
* Develop the Global purchasing strategy for assigned commodities and suppliers (sourcing execution and supplier selection)
* Evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, delivery, and other information to determine the viability of suppliers
* Forecast Financials on a monthly basis and identify, develop and execute projects for your assigned commodity(ies)
* Lead/support various process partner needs (like Engineering & Technology, Product Development, Marketing, etc.) needs within assigned commodity(ies)
* Drive extraordinary results in meeting critical revenue, cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives
* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are accomplished in all workstreams

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree
* 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering
* 2+ years of experience in Contract Negotiations

Preferred Requirements:

* 2+ years of experience in Purchase Order creation and Management
* Demonstrated practical use of supplier management and sourcing principles
* Negotiation, conflict resolution, and management skills
* Ability to quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
* Strong analytical and computer-related skills
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities
* Strong potential and work ethic for future growth

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the worlds leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2019. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Niles
Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend
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