Whirlpool

Whirlpool

Buyer, Indirect Procurement (Analyst) - Onsite

Benton Harbor,Michigan,USA · Mid

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Project ManagementNegotiationProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

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About the role

  • In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
  • Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Responsibilities

  • You will own the commercial strategy and manage a high-value portfolio of key indirect spend (~$100M), partnering with business leaders and external vendor networks to drive competitive advantage, innovation, and value across the organization.
  • This is a highly visible, cross-functional position that works alongside senior stakeholders, functional leads, and strategic supplier teams.
  • Leading your portfolio, you will be accountable for developing end-to-end category strategies, leading competitive sourcing initiatives, selecting key partners, and negotiating complex contracts aligned with company goals and financial KPIs.
  • Manage and improve supplier performance and commercial relationships Negotiate and finalize contracts and/or statements of work with Whirlpool's suppliers Resolve daily operational challenges within the supply base
  • Develop and execute category strategies to achieve objectives Lead category activities with robust management systems, governance, and controls Conduct market analysis to inform strategies and implement risk mitigation plans.
  • Report out financial results driven by the negotiations Drive substantial supply base consolidation through enhanced partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers
  • Prioritize resources and manage critical projects to meet milestones and objectives Provide leadership for procurement projects and initiatives Deliver outstanding results across critical
  • Collaborate and influence both internal Business Stakeholders and external Suppliers Champion change, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across processes
  • Achieve year-over-year cost reductions across Indirect categories Achieve Supplier Base Rationalization to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance.

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
  • Negotiation and Procurement Expertise:
  • Successful negotiation experience, contract development and execution, and conflict resolution.
  • Strong application of strategic RFP processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles.
  • Experience and/or knowledge with
  • Indirect Procurement services Analytical and Financial:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
  • Strong planning, organizational, managing, and financial skills
  • Technical and Systems:
  • Proficient PC-related skills.
  • Familiarity with e-sourcing tools.

Compensation

  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
  • In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Company info

  • Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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