Senior Analyst, Procurement

Description

Summary: This role involves leading and executing sourcing strategies for strategic components, specifically focusing on Wire Harness Suppliers, and driving bottom-line profitability. Highlights: 1. Lead & develop strategic approaches for Wire Harness commodity sourcing 2. Accountable for delivering Net Material cost Price Target 3. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive value **Requisition ID:** 70538 **About Whirlpool Corporation** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales \- close to 90% of which were in the Americas \- 44,000 employees, and 40 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 evaluates 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** ------------------------ Leading \& Executing sourcing strategy/negotiation for Strategic Components commodity for LAR, with focus on Wire Harness Suppliers. **Your responsibilities will include** -------------------------------------- * Lead \& develop detailed strategic approach to manage Strategic sourcing of Wire Harness commodity; * Accountable for developing \& executing a Category Sourcing Strategy plan; * Accountable for delivering Net Material cost Price Target for through Negotiations, Hedging of Raw Materials \& Fx rate, Pre\-buy/Inventory Support, Tariff Mitigation; * Building strong relationships with key stakeholders within the corporate, suppliers and factory levels to execute sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly impact bottom\-line profitability; * Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements; * Define and prioritize new supplier development. **Minimum requirements** ------------------------ * Bachelor’s Degree; * Experience in procurement, supply chain or business; * Cost management skills; * Fluent English. **Preferred skills and experiences** ------------------------------------ * Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering * Financial Management and forecasting * 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 **What we offer** ----------------- * Wedding bonus; * Subsidy at accredited pharmacies for the purchase of prescribed medications; * Discount on products through Compra Certa; * Wellhub; * Employee Support Program, providing 24\-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists; * Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees; * Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market; * Services available on\-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room; * Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company; * Meals on\-site; * After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave; * Extended maternity/paternity leave. Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe\-conosco\-no\-brasil/ **Additional information** -------------------------- This position is located at Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina state and an important industrial, financial and commercial center of the south region of Brazil. Here in this factory is centered the production of refrigerators, freezers, dryers, water purifiers and B.Blend machines. Also, here it's the base of the global product research and development team in Brazil for the refrigeration, air conditioning, water purifiers, cooking and eletronic areas. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 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.