Buyer, Indirect Procurement (Analyst) - Onsite

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Buyer, Indirect Procurement (Analyst) based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The role owns the commercial strategy and manages a high-value portfolio of indirect spend of approximately $100 million, partnering with business leaders and external suppliers to drive competitive advantage, innovation, and organizational value.

This highly visible, cross-functional position works with senior stakeholders, functional leads, and strategic supplier teams. The Buyer develops end-to-end category strategies, leads competitive sourcing initiatives, selects key partners, and negotiates complex contracts aligned with company goals and financial KPIs. The role also manages supplier performance and relationships, resolves operational challenges, analyzes markets and risks, leads procurement projects, reports financial results, and supports compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills to engage and build rapport with the business.
• Strong customer focus and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
• Successful negotiation experience, including contract development and execution and conflict resolution.
• Strong application of strategic RFP processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles.
• Experience and/or knowledge of indirect procurement services.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Strong planning, organizational, management, and financial skills.
• Proficient PC-related skills and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
• Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and manage, prioritize, and execute multiple key activities.
• Project management skills, including adherence to objectives and milestones.
• Ability to understand the Whirlpool business environment, requirements, and corporate culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve supplier performance and commercial relationships.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts and/or statements of work with suppliers.
• Resolve daily operational challenges within the supply base.
• Develop and execute category strategies to achieve objectives.
• Lead category activities using robust management systems, governance, and controls.
• Conduct market analysis to inform strategies and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Report financial results driven by negotiations.
• Drive supply base consolidation through enhanced partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prioritize resources and manage critical projects to meet milestones and objectives.
• Provide leadership for procurement projects and initiatives.
• Deliver results across critical KPIs, including cost savings and delivery.
• Collaborate with and influence internal business stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Champion change, ensure compliance, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions across indirect categories.
• Rationalize the supplier base to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance.
• Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories.
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity.
• Support business growth through competitive commercial and delivery terms.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• For Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: recently renovated office space, free coffee, and access to biking and walking trails.
• Access to The Eddy Early Childhood Center, depending on availability and for additional cost.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere per year, in minimum one-week increments.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level