Requisition ID: 64747 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.
This role in summaryWhirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a
BUYER, INDIRECT PROCUREMENT ANALYST. This role will be located in Benton Harbor MI.This role will be working closely with senior business leaders, 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 position will cover around $50M in spend (not limited to this value) within Indirect Procurement, having a specific focus on the HR and Legal categories. In this role you will develop category strategies and manage multiple sourcing, and process related/continuous improvement projects. You will support/lead regional (North America) and global procurement initiatives, industry benchmarking, and new ways to improve cash flow. You may also find yourself analyzing spend data to uncover new potential opportunities and leveraging best practices from global counterparts.
Your responsibilities will include- Manage the commercial relationship between Whirlpool and its suppliers of specific HR and Legal commodities (supplier sourcing, development, negotiations, issue resolution, purchase order approvals etc.)
- Develop collaborative relationships with business stakeholders (including senior leadership) and suppliers
- Drive extraordinary results in meeting critical cost savings, free cash flow, supply base rationalization, spend under contract, service quality, and business objectives.
- Drive change, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Manage category activities by:
- Developing and implementing category strategies to drive results
- Engaging with Indirect Procurement teams from other regions and cross-functional business partners to find sourcing opportunities and synergies
- Supporting business imperatives through sourcing related activities
- Analyze spend, market insights, Service Level Agreements, and total cost of ownership
- Assessing current business and legal risks in existing and or new contracts
- Drafting contracts and/or statements of work between Whirlpool and suppliers
- Building accountability for supplier performance relative to contracted service levels
- Managing supplier pay terms in adherence to Whirlpool policy
- Rightsizing of supply base both through addition and rationalization
Minimum requirements- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Human Resources or Business
Preferred skills and experiences- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or other related discipline
- Experience in Procurement or HR
- Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with adherence to objectives and milestones
- Proficient in strategic bid processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles
- Understand Whirlpool business environment, requirements, and corporate culture
- Planning, organizational, project management, financial, and analytical skills
- Interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills to engage business partners
- Customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
- Written and verbal communication, with proficient presentation skills
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What we offerWhirlpool's Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply 'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
- 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.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.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.