Requisition ID: 71500
About Whirlpool India
Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in
Person will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of designated areas of work,
developing strong relationships with key stakeholders within the corporate and factory levels and to
execute sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly impact bottom-line profitability.
Responsible for developing strong relationships with key stakeholders within the corporate and
factory levels and executing sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly
impact bottom-line profitability.
● Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies to discover the most profitable suppliers and
initiate business partnerships in the areas of Sheet metal, Stamping, Die-Casting and
machined components
● Negotiate with external suppliers to secure the most advantageous terms and track key
functional metrics to improve the effectiveness of suppliers and be accountable for supplier
agreements
● Support on New product development by early engagement of suppliers impacting overall cost
and supplier selection.
● Manage Total Cost Of Ownership ( BOM , Overall Cost Structure , Quality & logistics )
● Develop a detailed strategic approach to managing components as a commodity to set future
targets across standards, cost, performance, and Lead time
● Collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners to demonstrate Product
Leadership of new launches and expectations of the company
● Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements
● Analysing and deciphering change/improvement opportunities to add value to business -
Support new key value-based initiatives in the commodity space
● Creating justification, communication, and gaining consensus for new projects/initiatives to
improve process, cost and business performance
● Can demonstrate good leadership abilities in managing conflicts among a cross-functional team
10-12 years relevant experience
● Bachelor's degree
Knowledge about Zero-based costing/Total cost of ownership & reference cost analysis
● Deep understanding of Stamping, Die-Casting and machined components manufacturing
process, raw material technical understanding, usage & cost associated with it
● Sound knowledge of different tools/dies
● Negotiation Skill Set
MANAGERIAL
● Time Management and Prioritization
● Good communication & presentation skills
● People Leader skill set
● Thought Process Leadership
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At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India 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.
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.
