Senior Buyer; Senior Analyst, Procurement

Position: Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst, Procurement)
Requisition : 71776

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  theonly 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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This role in summary


Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst), Procurement. The role is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

This role will include managing daily operations, leading productivity or Engineering and Technology projects, and supporting supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality and delivery performance.


Your responsibilities will include

• Managing suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery performance
• Execution or support of supply agreements
• Leading cross functional teams to execute Engineering and Technology projects
• Identifying and leading cost-reduction efforts
• Supporting monthly forecast activities
• Leading or supporting supply operations risks
• Responsible for all RFQs for Whirlpool Mexico

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement or Manufacturing

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's Degree - Manufacturing, Supply Chain
• Understanding of Supply Chain, Supplier management and Sourcing principles
• Demonstrated project, time management and multitasking skills
• Analytical and computer related skills, MS Excel, Word and Power Point

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 required).


Additional information


Whirlpool's Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube.

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.