Senior Analyst, Procurement

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst, Procurement to join its Global Strategic Sourcing team within the Direct Procurement organization. The position is onsite in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and serves as the Commodity Buyer for Electromechanical Components (ELME). The role owns a portfolio of suppliers and leads category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting in accordance with Whirlpool policies and KPIs. It manages the supply chain from sourcing and contracting through supplier performance, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality components on time and cost-effectively. The role supports engineering projects, dual-sourcing strategies, and timely sourcing across multiple components.

The position also manages commercial and operational supplier relationships, category cost reductions, market and supply-chain risks, and the product lifecycle from new product introduction through end-of-life. It collaborates with engineering, project management, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders, and manages procurement data, forecasts, and budgets for reporting to senior leadership and Whirlpool's quarterly earnings process.

The role is based onsite in Benton Harbor, MI. Whirlpool describes flexible working arrangements, including autonomy to manage personal commitments and up to two weeks of work from anywhere annually. Benefits include a generous benefits package, employee discounts, fitness and educational reimbursement programs, and location amenities. Employees are eligible for four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in Procurement, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with negotiation, contract execution and development, and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent system and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
• Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities simultaneously.
• Strong application of strategic RFP processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance.
• Lead and manage procurement initiatives and projects.
• Negotiate contracts and statements of work between Whirlpool and suppliers.
• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions in the ELME category.
• Conduct market analysis and provide risk-mitigation plans.
• Resolve daily operational issues with the supply base.
• Drive continuous improvement, change, and compliance.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the ELME category.
• Conduct data analytics and benchmarking.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to support operational excellence in current and future businesses.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from new product introduction to end-of-life.
• Monitor market trends, currency, commodities, and raw-material prices to inform sourcing decisions.
• Proactively mitigate supply-chain risks involving suppliers and macroeconomic factors.
• Manage forecast and budget activities for reporting to senior leadership and Whirlpool's quarterly earnings process.
• Ensure procurement data is accurate in internal systems.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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