Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst, Procurement)

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst), Procurement. The role is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 

This role will include managing daily operations, leading productivity or Engineering and Technology projects, and supporting supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality and delivery performance.  

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery performance
• Execution or support of supply agreements 
• Leading cross functional teams to execute Engineering and Technology projects
• Identifying and leading cost-reduction efforts
• Supporting monthly forecast activities
• Leading or supporting supply operations risks
• Responsible for all RFQs for Whirlpool Mexico 

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement or Manufacturing

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree - Manufacturing, Supply Chain 
• Understanding of Supply Chain, Supplier management and Sourcing principles
• Demonstrated project, time management and multitasking skills
• Analytical and computer related skills, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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.