Senior Buyer

Overview

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  company is the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, with about 90% in the Americas, 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join Global Strategic Sourcing as a Sr. Analyst over Information Technology (IT) for North America (US and Canada) and, in some cases, globally within the Indirect Procurement organization. The role is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. You will be accountable for assigned IT subcategories, engaging cross-functional stakeholders and utilizing effective supplier relationship management techniques and negotiations skills to enhance total cost, service level, and operational performance.

The selected individual will work closely with business partners to execute initiatives that will drive down complexity, including ordering process improvements, supply base reductions, and standardized purchases across manufacturing sites.

This Role In Summary

The IT Sr. Sourcing Analyst is responsible and accountable for leading Technology Managed Services category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting aligned to Whirlpool 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
• Negotiate best total cost by leveraging internal and external insights
• 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 sourcing category activities by:
  • 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-day 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 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 IT Sourcing, Procurement 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

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on social media channels. 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.