This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Procurement - Marketing & Sales Buyer.
This role will be based in Benton Harbor, MI. This role is onsite and 5 days a week in the office.

As a Buyer for Marketing & Sales, you are at the intersection of business strategy and creative execution. You will manage a portfolio of $100M+ annual spend, partnering with our internal teams and external partners to ensure our brands stay at the top of consumers' minds. You will lead the commercial strategy for a diverse and exciting category, including Media, PR, Talent, Digital, Market Research, and Trade Shows. You’ll help us insource creative, production, and digital strategy, directly impacting how we engage with millions of customers across North America. The role is highly cross functional and requires strong collaboration with the Brand & Product Marketing teams, Sales business function leaders, and with Whirlpool’s internal Agency, WoW Studios. Leading your portfolio, you will be responsible and accountable to lead category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contracting aligned to our Policies and KPIs.
Your responsibilities will include
Supplier and Commercial Management:
Manage and improve supplier performance and commercial relationships
Negotiate and finalize contracts and/or statements of work with Whirlpool's suppliers
Resolve daily operational challenges within the supply base
Strategy and Category Leadership:
Develop and execute category strategies to achieve objectives
Lead category activities with robust management systems, governance, and controls
Conduct market analysis to inform strategies and implement risk mitigation plans.
Report out financial results driven by the negotiations
Drive substantial supply base consolidation through enhanced partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers
Project Leadership and Performance:
Prioritize resources and manage critical projects to meet milestones and objectives
Provide leadership for procurement projects and initiatives
Deliver outstanding results across critical KPIs, including cost savings and delivery
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate and influence both internal Business Stakeholders and external Suppliers
Champion change, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across processes
Key Deliverables:
Achieve year-over-year cost reductions across Marketing & Sales categories
Achieve Supplier Base Rationalization to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance.
Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories that are required to deliver objectives
Partner with key stakeholders to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity
Support business growth through competitive commercial and delivery terms
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
1+ years of experience in Procurement, Business, Finance or Marketing
Preferred skills and experiences
Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Strong interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills to engage and build rapport with the business. Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
Negotiation and Procurement Expertise: Successful negotiation experience, contract development and execution, and conflict resolution. Strong application of strategic RFP processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles. Experience and/or knowledge with Marketing-related services
Analytical and Financial: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data. Strong planning, organizational, managing, and financial skills
Technical and Systems: Proficient PC-related skills. Experience using ERP systems and familiarity with e-sourcing tools
Leadership and Management: Strong leadership attributes and decision-making abilities. Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, manage, prioritize, and execute multiple key activities. Project management in adherence to objectives and milestones.
Business Acumen: Ability to understand the Whirlpool business environment, requirements, and corporate culture

Procurement Analyst

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