Buyer Procurement
About The Position
Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Senior Analyst, Procurement, Buyer over EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) & Sustainability for the US within the Indirect Procurement organization. The role is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This role is onsite 5 days a week. This role works very closely with cross-functional business leaders, manufacturing, 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 primary stakeholders are operational leads at Whirlpool’s (9) manufacturing locations and corporate offices across the US. The position will cover $110M of spend within Indirect Procurement in appliance recycling, scrap materials sales and recycling, waste management support zero waste to landfill initiatives, employee uniforms and personal protection equipment. The chosen individual will work closely with business partners to execute initiatives that will drive down complexity, including but not limited to ordering process improvements, supply base reductions, and scaled standardization of purchases across manufacturing sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or Finance
Nice To Haves
- Interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills to engage and build rapport with business partners
- 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
Responsibilities
- Lead disciplined sourcing methods to support manufacturing and corporate office purchases.
- Lead contract negotiations and cost projects with key strategic suppliers to achieve the best cost, quality,and delivery targets.
- Drive and deliver substantial supply base reduction through strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Respond to and resolve day-to-date operational supply base challenges
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Whirlpool employee discount
- Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
- Kitchenettes
- Beautiful, recently renovated office space
- Free coffee
- Biking/walking trails
- Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)
- Flexibility
- Industry-leading time-off benefits
- Always On Flexibility
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
