Requisition ID: 68777 

About Whirlpool Corporation

 

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 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 finds, researches, and assesses suppliers to make sure they meet the company's standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability. The team also looks for sales and other opportunities to get lower prices and checks that supplier products comply with quality standards and specifications

This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for a Senior Buyer of Wire harnesses to join the Global Strategic Sourcing team within the Direct Procurement organization. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for leading category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting in line with Whirlpool's policies and KPIs. The role involves optimizing over $150M in annual spending for the NAR Region and is critical for delivering engineering projects, dual sourcing strategies, and on-time sourcing for multiple categories.

Your responsibilities will include

Manage commercial relationships and supplier performance.

Lead and manage procurement initiatives and projects.

Negotiate contracts and/or statements of work between Whirlpool and its suppliers.

Achieve cost reductions year-over-year in the Wiring category.

Conduct market insights and provide risk mitigation plans.

Resolve daily operational supply base issues.

Drive continuous improvement, change, and compliance.

Develop and carry out category strategies to achieve results.

Monthly Financial Outlook

Data analytics and benchmark 

Support cross functional stakeholders such as Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain on a daily basis to achieve operational excellence in current and future businesses.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's Degree

4+ years of experience in Procurement, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

Preferred skills and experiences

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Successful experience with negotiation, contract execution, and development, as well as conflict resolution.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data.

Experience using SAP system or equivalent and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.

Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities simultaneously.

A strong application of strategic RFP processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.