Requisition ID: 65066 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 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

Executing  long term strategy for a commodity and analyzing the market for the commodity

Your responsibilities will include

Creating Relationship management among Cross functional teams as well as Suppliers. (Engg/ Marketing/ Suppliers/Procurement Global Team)

Responsible for 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. This role also partners with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Technical leaders to identify supply chain opportunities in these commodity areas.

Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies to discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnership

Negotiate with external suppliers to secure the most advantageous terms and track key functional metrics to improve effectiveness of suppliers and accountable for supplier agreements

To be good in Data Information management, Financial reporting support from procurement perspective.

Manage Total Cost Of Ownership (BOM, Overall Cost Structure, Quality & logistics)

Develop detailed strategic approach to manage Steel mills, negotiations, contracts & effective business relationship. Development of CFM (Colored Finished Material) for refrigerator doors, with high aesthetic value. 

Continuous drive for cost reduction opportunities

To be accountable for Purchase order, SAP usage, Schedule Management, Supplier Insurance for daily production.

Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements

Analyzing and deciphering change / improvement opportunities  to root cause and corrective actions

Monitoring , communicating and  Driving progress on projects supporting tooling and molding improvements. Should be Good in Excel & Good Sheet.

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

B Tech 

EXPERIENCE/ PREFERRED INDUSTRY

6-8yrs of experience

 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Hands-on Excel / SAP/ PPT

Reporting

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

Ability to follow agreed business processes and procedures

 Expert analytic and systematic and Presentation skills

Good Interpersonal skills

Preferred skills and experiences

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

Ability to follow agreed business processes and procedures

 Expert analytic and systematic and Presentation skills

Good Interpersonal skills

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