Job Description

Requisition ID: 70814

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 Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

This role in summary

Execution and support of the North American region (NAR) purchasing strategy for the Steel commodity, specifically the Mexico operations. This 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

The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• 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 degree- Manufacturing, Supply Chain
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement or Manufacturing
• Advanced English (fluent)
• Understanding of Supply Chain, Supplier management and Sourcing principles
• Strong, demonstrated project, time management and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical and computer related skills, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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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.