Requisition ID: 69946 

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  

The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Sr. Buyer over Global Strategic Sourcing within the Direct Procurement organization.  The role is located in Monterrey, Mexico. The Sr. Buyer will complement Whirlpool's NAR GSS strategy by delivering on cost, quality, and delivery goals for the company. The role will optimize +$100M annual spend for the NAR Region, while playing a critical role in delivering engineering projects, dual sourcing strategies and on time sourcing for the KitchenAid and Cooking category.

This role in summary

The Sr. Buyer is responsible and accountable to lead category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting aligned to Whirlpool's Policies and KPI's. The role is highly cross functional and requires the ability to lead the right outcomes for Business Functions, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Whirlpool Corporation. This leader will support/lead National, Regional, and Global initiatives to deliver company imperatives.

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive supplier performance management and commercial relationships.
• Collaborate and influence internal Business Stakeholders and Suppliers.
• Provide leadership and management for procurement projects and initiatives.
• Drive extraordinary results for cost savings, quality, and delivery KPI.
• Drive change, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Lead category activities by:
• Very strong management systems, governance, and controls.
• Developing and implementing category strategies to drive direction and results.
• Prioritize resources and critical projects in adherence to objectives and milestones.
• Optimizing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations.
• Conduct market insights and deliver risk mitigation plans and actions.
• Negotiate contracts and/or statements of work between Whirlpool and suppliers.
• 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.
• Key Deliverables:
• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions across the category.
• Achieve Supplier Base Rationalization targets to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance.
• Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories that are required to deliver objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in  Procurement, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

Preferred skills and experiences

• Interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills to engage and build rapport with business

• Excellent written and verbal communication (English language), with proficient PC related skills

• Successful negotiation experience, contract development and execution 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

• Experience and or knowledge with Marketing related services

• Experience using ERP systems, familiarity with e-sourcing tools

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

• Ability to understand Whirlpool business environment, requirements, and corporate culture

• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong planning, organizational, managing, financial, and analytical skills

• Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities

• Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business

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.