Requisition ID: 65993 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, 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

Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an open Analyst position to join our Procurement team in the Corporate office at Monterrey, MX. In this role, you will develop and manage the business relationship between Whirlpool manufacturing sites in the North American Region (NAR) and global suppliers that provide Equipment, Factory Automation Lines, and Tooling used to manufacture our products

This role in summary

This function is responsible for identifying, developing, managing, and coordinating suppliers to meet the company's goals regarding quality, cost, development, and delivery. 

 

Your responsibilities will include

Supplier sourcing, analyzing cost breakdown, execution of contracts, performing fact-based negotiations, pre-sourcing strategies, and achieving cost targets 

Develop the NAR commodity/ supplier strategy for assigned process technologies for capital equipment sourcing (NPIs)

Lead/support Manufacturing and Engineering, and Technology needs within assigned process technologies for tooling and capital equipment sourcing

Identify, develop, and execute projects for assigned process technologies space, understanding the financial impact of the activity and the overall impact on Whirlpool financials 

Develop and maintain supplier relations, calibrate supplier performances (Scorecard, 9Box) in addition to maintaining key relationships with internal customers and other project stakeholders (Supplier Relationship Management, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution)

With a strategic mindset, evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, development, delivery, and management and Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine competitive prices and viable suppliers that meet project deliverables

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  

1+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment  

2+ years of experience in techno-commercial Purchasing / Sourcing or Procurement managing capital equipment projects from concept through execution

Preferred skills and experiences

Project and time management skills 

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing or Electrical

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

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