Analyst, Procurement - Marketing & Sales Buyer- Onsite

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 drives meaningful innovation through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales, 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the role

As an Indirect Procurement Buyer, you sit at the intersection of business strategy and operational execution. 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 highly visible, cross-functional position works alongside senior stakeholders, functional leads, and strategic supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Supplier and Commercial Management:
  • 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
• Strategy and Category Leadership:
  • 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 negotiations
  • Drive substantial supply base consolidation through enhanced partnerships
• Project Leadership and Performance:
  • Prioritize resources and manage critical projects to meet milestones and objectives
  • Provide leadership for procurement projects and initiatives
  • Deliver outstanding results across critical KPIs, including cost savings and delivery
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Collaborate and influence both internal business stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Champion change, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across processes

Key Deliverables

• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions across Indirect categories
• Achieve Supplier Base Rationalization to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance
• Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity
• Support business growth through competitive commercial and delivery terms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years experience in strategic sourcing or procurement

Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills
  • Strong customer focus with 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
• Leadership and Management:
  • Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities
  • Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Project management in adherence to objectives and milestones
• Business Acumen:
  • Ability to understand the Whirlpool business environment, requirements, and corporate culture

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes in office locations
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space in Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations
• Free coffee
• Access to biking/walking trails
• Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability, additional costs required)

Schedule

• Always On Flexibility: Autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed
• 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