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