Senior Analyst, Procurement

Requisition  About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid,Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas
-41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at   This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst, Procurement opening to join Laundry & Dish categories at Benton Harbor, MI. This role is onsite in the office 5 days a week.

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.

Your responsibilities will include

Daily project management of established launch plans for assigned commodities, components and projects

Participate in project, supplier, and cross-functional meetings

Resolve launch readiness situations and prepare/ensure cost, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved

Implement cost and quality changes to existing models to achieve performance and cost objectives

Balance activities for multiple projects to ensure all priorities and key objectives are met Validate and issue capital and expense expenditures (tooling and equipment)
Travel to suppliers for face to face reviews and readiness discussions

Interact and visit the manufacturing plants as needed to work with the project team Develop and lead continuous improvement activities for key product management processes/systems

Manage launch, cost, and quality projects throughout product life cycles to achieve unit cost targets, quality targets, and maintain program timing for assigned commodities

Develop a detailed action plan for each supplier to meet project deliverables

Coordinate internal deliverables to suppliers – demand planning, designs, quality, cost targets

Track and evaluate supplier activities against their launch plan Monitor supplier quality deliverables

Validate, kick-off, and track supplier capital & tooling

Lead & coordinate day-to-day activities during the new model transition process for the supplier and cross-functional internal team – Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Monitor and track key performance indicators for assigned commodities

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's Degree3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or engineering

Preferred skills and experiences

Demonstrated use of project management skills

Demonstrated ability to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills

Build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers

Manage ambiguity via strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and business acumen

Manage and execute multiple key activities and competing priorities

On path to developing technical capability to become a subject matter expert

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy
- Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs…