Buyer Procurement

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Senior Analyst, Procurement, Buyer over EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) & Sustainability for the US within the Indirect Procurement organization. The role is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This role is onsite 5 days a week.

This role works very closely with cross-functional business leaders, manufacturing, legal, and procurement to analyze, develop, and drive category-specific sourcing initiatives to meet and exceed business metrics in terms of cost, quality, service, and delivery.  

The primary stakeholders are operational leads at Whirlpool’s (9) manufacturing locations and corporate offices across the US. The position will cover $110M of spend within Indirect Procurement in appliance recycling, scrap materials sales and recycling, waste management support zero waste to landfill initiatives, employee uniforms and personal protection equipment..  The chosen individual will work closely with business partners to execute initiatives that will drive down complexity, including but not limited to ordering process improvements, supply base reductions, and scaled standardization of purchases across manufacturing sites.

Your responsibilities will include

•   Lead disciplined sourcing methods to support manufacturing and corporate office purchases.
•   Lead contract negotiations and cost projects with key strategic suppliers to achieve the best cost,   quality,and delivery targets.
•   Drive and deliver substantial supply base reduction through strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
•   Respond to and resolve day-to-date operational supply base challenges

Key Deliverables:

•  Achieve 4%+ year-over-year cost reductions across assigned commodities  
•  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 manufacturing to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity

Minimum requirements

•    Bachelor’s Degree 
•    2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or Finance

Preferred skills and experiences

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

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.