Requisition ID: 73206
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.
Whirlpool manages Indirect Procurement as a regional function for North America and Latin America North based out of our North American Region (NAR) Headquarters. The Indirect Procurement team manages purchases of indirect materials and services required to design, manufacture, distribute and advertise our products, supporting most functional areas throughout the company.
In this role, you and your team will be accountable for the LAR North International Supply Chain category. You will manage approximately ~$46M in annual spend. In addition, this position plays a support role in coordinating transportation sourcing events, rate and contract management for Mexico and Latin American countries
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.
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.
Bachelors Degree
English is a must have
1+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain
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
Strong analytical and computer related skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities
Ability to quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- English proficiency
- At least 1 year of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Bachelor's degree in Administration, International Business, or Logistics
- Practical experience applying supplier management and sourcing principles
- Communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and management skills
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities
- Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
