Requisition ID: 65172 

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

Global Strategic Sourcing as the Sr. Project Management Analyst - Sourcing role reporting to the Global Sourcing Innovation Manager as an individual contributor.

This role in summary

The Sr. Project Management Analyst - Sourcing acts as a liaison between Global Product Organization (engineering), Global Consumer Design, Product Marketing and the Commodity Management / Finished Product Sourcing (Global Strategic Sourcing) to drive Early Supplier Engagement in projects requiring Innovation. The main objective is to deliver fast-to-market innovation through Supplier Engagement early in the development process in alignment with the commodity supplier roadmaps and within the legal contractual framework. 

This position will be base out of our site in Monterrey, MX on a 5 days on site working scheme.

 

Your responsibilities will include

End-to-end accountability for innovation projects within the procurement function
Translates R&D / platform needs into commodity directives
Scouting for new technologies and sources when not covered by current commodity strategy 
Strategic thought partner for Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS), Global Product Organization (GPO), Internet of Things (IoT), and Marketing relative to new technologies, innovation trends and suppliers
The Sourcing Senior Analyst will work across commodities and platforms aligned to their areas of expertise/background.

Minimum requirements

Business / Engineering degree
Strong communication skills (english)
Strong project management / organization of tasks
3+ years of Buying or Purchasing Experience across strategic commodities, raw materials, or finished product sourcing
3+ years of Negotiation Experience 
Willing and Able to Travel at least 20% of the time
 
 

Preferred skills and experiences

Ability to negotiate contractual terms and conditions including development agreements covering Intellectual Property provisions
Intellectual Curiosity - is knowledgeable and seeks new information about future trends in technology, materials, and supply landscape across components, industries, and consumer products
Self-driven, highly motivated individual with strong leadership characteristics

What we offer Additional information

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

 

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