Senior Analyst, Engineering

Requisition ID: 69653

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 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 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.

Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The Team You Will Be A Part Of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This Role in Summary

Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an open Senior Sourcing Specialist position to join our Capital Procurement team near Global Headquarters at Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 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.

Function and Responsibilities

This function is responsible for identifying, developing, managing, and coordinating suppliers to meet the companys 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

• 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, technology 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
• 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment or in a Manufacturing Industry
• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing/Sourcing engineered components or Procurement managing capital projects from concept through execution

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Project and time management skills
• Engineering degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical/Supply Chain
• 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

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