Whirlpool

Analyst, Procurement - Marketing & Sales Buyer- Onsite

Benton Harbor,Michigan,USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

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 WhirlpoolCorp.com.

You will lead the commercial strategy for a diverse and exciting category, including Media, PR, Talent, Digital, Market Research, and Trade Shows.
Leading your portfolio, you will be responsible and accountable to lead category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting aligned to our Policies and 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

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
As a Buyer for Marketing & Sales, you are at the intersection of business strategy and creative execution.
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
Proficient PC-related skills.
Experience using
Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities.
Project management in adherence to objectives and milestones.

Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
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.
You will manage a portfolio of $100M+ annual spend, partnering with our internal teams and external partners to ensure our brands stay at the top of consumers' minds.

Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
You'll help us insource creative, production, and digital strategy, directly impacting how we engage with millions of customers across North America.

This listing is sourced directly from Whirlpool's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.