Whirlpool

Requisition ID: 68915

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

As a Commodity Buyer at Whirlpool, you will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships, executing commodity strategies, and ensuring cost competitiveness across assigned commodities. Key responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, managing contracts, supporting cross-functional teams during product launches, and driving cost and performance efficiencies. You will also forecast material performance, perform data analysis, and execute sourcing initiatives while adhering to global standards.

This role in summary

Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement, supply chain, or engineering. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop and manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
• Create and execute the Commodity Strategy for optimal performance.
• Oversee total performance management, including quality, service, technology, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and mitigate risks, including financial, compliance, and geopolitical.
• Conduct market tests and negotiate prices to maintain cost competitiveness.
• Lead or support contract negotiations, depending on the contract size.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, quality supplier selection and business awards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product launches and operations.
• Forecast and analyze data for global cost management and efficiency.
• Drive and execute critical sourcing projects, ensuring adherence to global standards

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or engineering
• Advanced English

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
• Experience with strategic sourcing (negotiations, contract management, should costing, etc…)
• Logistics & Supply Chain understanding
• Organization and communication
• Quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
• Analytical and problem solving
• Team working
• Multitasking and prioritizing activities with strict deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.