Senior Analyst, Procurement

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the role

Whirlpool is seeking a Senior Buyer, Procurement to join the Global Strategic Sourcing team within the Direct Procurement organization, located in Benton Harbor, MI. This role will complement Whirlpool’s NAR GSS strategy by delivering on cost, quality, and delivery goals, optimizing over $100M in annual spend for the NAR Region. The Sr. Buyer will play a critical role in delivering engineering projects, dual sourcing strategies, and on-time sourcing for the Global Tier 2 Electronics category.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for semiconductor commodities.
• Manage strategic relationships with key semiconductor suppliers (e.g., NXP, ST, Infineon, Renesas).
• Lead commercial negotiations and capacity securing strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics (AI-driven demand, capacity shifts, geopolitical impacts).
• Analyze spend categories and market conditions to apply appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Identify and convert cost reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all sourcing processes, following GSS procedures including Sourcing Plan, Sourcing Selection, and Sourcing Committee.
• Ensure supply base compliance from contractual, ethical, quality, and financial risk standpoints.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure product launch at the right cost, quality, and time for a defined set of suppliers.
• Monitor allocation and coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, IT Sourcing, IT, or Manufacturing.

Skills

• Engineering and home appliances background.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, structural thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, ambiguous global environment supporting multiple time zones.
• Strong ownership and collaboration skills on an international level.
• 5+ years of sourcing experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience in dealing with complex, cross-functional organizations (e.g., Engineering, Marketing).
• Motivated to work in a global environment with high flexibility to adapt to different cultures.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and result-oriented with minimal supervision and growth potential.
• Ability to quickly build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• On-site amenities including kitchenettes, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy – Early Childhood Center (availability and additional costs may apply).
• Flexible work arrangements:
  • Always On Flexibility: Autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere: Minimum one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
  • Sabbatical: Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.