Job Description

Requisition ID: 73206

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 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 WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool manages Indirect Procurement as a regional function for North America and Latin America North based out of our North American Region (NAR) Headquarters. The Indirect Procurement team manages purchases of indirect materials and services required to design, manufacture, distribute and advertise our products, supporting most functional areas throughout the company.

This role in summary

In this role, you and your team will be accountable for the LAR North International Supply Chain category. You will manage approximately ~$46M in annual spend. In addition, this position plays a support role in coordinating transportation sourcing events, rate and contract management for Mexico and Latin American countries

The ideal candidate will possess the right balance of strategic thought leadership, operational excellence, and commercial business acumen to develop solutions that optimize results for Whirlpool Corporation. You will execute sourcing strategies to deliver a competitive advantage for the company’s current and future product portfolio. This position will engage cross-functional stakeholders and utilize effective Supplier Relationship Management techniques to enhance commercial and operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ~$46M annual category spend, supporting Whirlpool’s LAR North Region manufacturing plants and distribution network.
• Developing and implementing the sourcing strategy for the Ocean Freight & Small Parcel subcategories
• Lead fact-based sourcing decisions, negotiate commercial terms, and generate contractual agreements with the supply base
• Drive supplier performance management and build commercial relationships.
• Create, measure, and execute initiatives that optimize cost, quality, and service
• Build cross-functional partnerships across the business and engageOcean Freight & Small Parcel Operations to generate, and execute solutions to improve Whirlpool Corporation's operational and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with Global Procurement policies, procedures, and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes related to the sourcing of Ocean Freight & Small Parcel services including, but not limited to contract management, financial forecasting, and supplier performance management.

Minimum requirements

Bachelors Degree

English is a must have

1+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain

Preferred skills and experiences

Bachelors Degree in Administration, International Business or Logistics

Demonstrated practical use of supplier management and sourcing principles

Proven communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and management skills

Strong analytical and computer related skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities

Ability to quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers

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, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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.