Senior Sourcing Specialist - Equipment and Tooling Location Benton Harbor, MI : ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. The team you will be a part of The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
This role in summary Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an open Senior Sourcing Specialist position to join our Equipment Procurement team at our Riverview location in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In this role, you will develop and manage the business relationship between Whirlpool and suppliers that provide Equipment & Assembly Lines used to manufacture our products. This function is responsible for identifying, developing, managing, and coordinating suppliers to meet the company's goals regarding quality, cost, development, and delivery. #LI-DD1
Your responsibilities will include Supplier sourcing/contract negotiations/supplier issue resolution and achieving cost targets Develop the North American Region (NAR) purchasing strategy for assigned process technologies (Sourcing execution / Supplier selection) Lead / Support Manufacturing and Engineering, and Technology needs within assigned process technologies Identify, develop, and execute projects for your assigned process technologies space, understanding the financial impact of the activity and the overall impact on Whirlpool financials Develop and maintain systems related to supplier performance in addition to key relationships with internal customers (Supplier Relationship Management) Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, development, delivery, and management and analyze price proposals, Financial reports, and other information to determine competitive prices and viable suppliers Actively engage in personal development and support/coach development of other team members to ensure overall team success for the Global Strategic Sourcing Equipment team Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Sourcing projects or Procurement managing capital projects from concept through execution Preferred skills and experiences Project and time management skills Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Experience in purchasing equipment and tooling Experience in new product introductions, including the direct planning and acquisition of equipment and overall project management Demonstrated practical use of supplier management and sourcing principles Establish and build strong relationships with suppliers and process partners Experience with negotiation, conflict resolution, interpersonal and management skills Lead development and execution of commodity strategies Participate in supplier assessment and manage new supplier approval process Manage supplier reviews with the intent of continuously improving supplier performance Analytical and computer-related skills, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge and use of SAP, Advanced Negotiation Methods, Source to Contracting in a Procurement environment Additional information Whirlpool's Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply 'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday. Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year. Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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