• Senior Analyst, Procurement [Technology]

    Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, MI)


    **Requisition ID:** 67953

    ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

    Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

     

    The team you will be a part of

     

    The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

     

    This role in summary

     

    The Sr. Analyst is responsible and accountable to lead category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting aligned to Policy and KPI. The role is highly cross functional and requires the ability to lead the right outcomes for Business Functions, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Whirlpool Corporation. This leader will support/lead National, Regional, and Global initiatives to deliver company imperatives.

     

    Your responsibilities will include

     

    Collaborate and influence internal Business Stakeholders and Suppliers through category strategies

     

    Provide leadership and management for procurement projects and initiatives.

     

    Drive extraordinary results through negotiations for cost savings, quality, and delivery KPI.

     

    Drive change, compliance, and continuous improvement.

    Lead category activities by:

    Leading Request for Quote Process

     

    Developing and implementing category strategies to drive direction and results.

     

    Negotiation and Contract Management

     

    Optimizing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations.

     

    Conduct market insights and deliver risk mitigation plans and actions.

     

    Drive and deliver substantial supply base reduction through strengthening partnerships with key business stakeholders and suppliers.

     

    Respond to and resolve day-to-date operational supply base challenges.

    Key Deliverables:

    • Achieve 4%+ year-over-year cost reductions across IT categories.

    • Achieve 10%+ Supplier Base Rationalization to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance.

    • Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories that are required to deliver objectives.

    • Partner with key stakeholders in IT to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity.

    Minimum requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business

    • 4+ years of experience in Procurement Sourcing, IT Sourcing, or Finance

    Preferred skills and experiences

    • Interpersonal, driven, and influential skills to engage and build rapport with business partners

    • Strong Verbal and written communication

    • Negotiation skills and conflict resolution

    • Interpret and manipulate data with strong analytical skills

    • Project management in adherence to objectives and milestones

    • Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple key activities

    • Strong problem solving

     

    What we offer

     

    Additional information

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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