Senior Analyst, Procurement
Whirlpool Corporation · Benton Harbor
Requisition ID: 73509
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.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst, Procurement opening to join Laundry & Dish categories at Benton Harbor, MI. This role is onsite in the office 5 days a week.
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.
Your responsibilities will include
Daily project management of established launch plans for assigned commodities, components and projects
Participate in project, supplier, and cross-functional meetings
Resolve launch readiness situations and prepare/ensure cost, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved
Implement cost and quality changes to existing models to achieve performance and cost objectives
Balance activities for multiple projects to ensure all priorities and key objectives are met
Validate and issue capital and expense expenditures (tooling and equipment)
Travel to suppliers for face to face reviews and readiness discussions
Interact and visit the manufacturing plants as needed to work with the project team
Develop and lead continuous improvement activities for key product management processes/systems
Manage launch, cost, and quality projects throughout product life cycles to achieve unit cost targets, quality targets, and maintain program timing for assigned commodities
Develop a detailed action plan for each supplier to meet project deliverables
Coordinate internal deliverables to suppliers – demand planning, designs, quality, cost targets
Track and evaluate supplier activities against their launch plan
Monitor supplier quality deliverables
Validate, kick-off, and track supplier capital & tooling
Lead & coordinate day-to-day activities during the new model transition process for the supplier and cross-functional internal team – Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
Monitor and track key performance indicators for assigned commodities
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or engineering
Preferred skills and experiences
Demonstrated use of project management skills
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills
Build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
Manage ambiguity via strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and business acumen
Manage and execute multiple key activities and competing priorities
On path to developing technical capability to become a subject matter expert
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
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.
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