Senior Analyst, Procurement

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Senior Analyst, Procurement.

This Quality Analyst position located at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 

This individual will manage the planning activities for the global supplier quality and development team, including budgeting and creating operational reports. They will also be responsible for leading special projects to support and drive our transformation. Domestic travel of upwards of 20% is required in this role to visit both suppliers and our manufacturing sites.

The Supplier Quality and Development team identifies, researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of quality, capability, timing, and reliability of supply. This function leads Planning Item Qualification (PIQ) for Parts and Finished Products Sourcing during the New Product Introduction phase, drives continuous quality improvement projects for focus suppliers, and partners with the commodity management team to develop & qualify capable suppliers, using proven quality tools & processes, OpEx and Lean principles.

• Run the supplier quality global planning process connecting supplier quality needs with project(s) scoping

• Conduct supplier quality resources planning analysis for projects to meet targets (quality & delivery time)

• Facilitates the annual profit plan planning for the Global Supplier Quality & Development organization

• Manage special continuous improvement projects to drive supplier quality transformation strategy

• Report operational budget for the Global Supplier Quality team 

• Manage global supplier quality travel budget

• Promote commonization and integration of Quality Processes, Procedures, and GIT tools across all commodities

• Partner with supplier quality Process Excellence team to implement quality metrics and reporting dashboards across global regions, product categories, and projects

• Create relationships with critical suppliers and our Whirlpool manufacturing sites

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business or engineering

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

• Project Management certification;

• Financial Management and forecasting

• Resources planning

• Demonstrate practical use of supplier management and sourcing principles

• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and management skills

• Build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and suppliers

• Analytical and related computer skills

• Manage and prioritize multiple activities

• Driven individual with a vision and work ethic required for future growth

• Six Sigma certification

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.