Senior Analyst, Procurement (Ciudad Apodaca)

Overview

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best integral kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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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.

Job Title

Commodity Buyer

This role in summary

Job mission: Buyer shall be the main interface between Whirlpool and Supply Base for the respective commodity. Buyer is expected to manage the total performance of his/her commodity. Buyer is responsible to deliver financial results for the commodity, drive sourcing process and lead supplier selection for current and future businesses. Buyers are also expected to support cross functional stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and product leadership.

Your responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Total material cost (productivity) and cash flow targets
• Creation and maintenance of Multi Year Business Plan at sub-commodity and supplier level
• Creation of Supplier Data Packs to drive SBRs and negotiations
• Drive negotiation with suppliers
• Monthly Financial Outlook
• Supplier selection (on time, on cost, with quality)
• Data analytics (total cost based approach)
• Global benchmark at sub-commodity level
• Manage Sourcing Pipeline globally
• Bundled sourcing packages to generate scale and drive efficiencies
• Contract Management
• Manage Expiring Contracts
• Support Commodity Manager in new contract

Minimum requirements

• Supply Base Management
• Owner of Supplier Relationship (where applicable)
• Communication
• Escalation
• Expectations / Performance
• Total performance management (quality, service, technology, delivery, cost)
• Rationalization (consolidation)
• Mitigate risks (financial, compliance, macro-economical, geopolitical, etc)
• Support cross functional stakeholders such as Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain on a daily basis to achieve operational excellence in current and future businesses
• Execution of Commodity Strategy. Continuous check-adjust cycles to improve strategy
• Adherence to the standard and global processes in Commodity Management

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in economic or industrial fields
• 1 years+ working experience in procurement (home appliance and Automotive is a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is required

Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience in Electronics supplier Management
• SAP knowledge
• Organization and communication skills
• Quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Team working skills
• Multitasking and prioritizing activities with strict deadlines

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