Requisition ID: 64054
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
Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Manager, Procurement to join our Global Finished Product Sourcing (GFPS) team, within the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) organization. This position is located at our India Gurgaon site.
In this role, you will be part of a global category and will manage a defined set of Suppliers, to grant sourcing of Finished Products on time, on cost and on quality, in compliance with the GSS and FPS deliverables. In addition, you will be a focal point of the global FPS team in India & liaison with key regional functions ensuring all regional initiatives & priorities are successfully executed.
Your responsibilities will include
Buyer L4L India (Air / Water)
Support the execution of the FPS strategies on a defined set of product categories.
Ensure a flawless business relationship between Whirlpool and its Suppliers as well as with internal process partners.
Support Category Lead on contract negotiation, Total Cost Productivity programs, Terms & Conditions negotiation as per FPS deliverables and KPIs.
Ensure compliance with all sourcing processes, following GSS procedures including but not limited to Sourcing Plan, Sourcing Selection, Sourcing Committee and support the Category Lead to forecast financials on a monthly basis. Ensure Supply base compliance from a contractual, ethical, quality, financial risk standpoint.
Coordinate all the involved functions to ensure product launch at the right cost, quality and time for a defined set of suppliers.
GBO Lead India
Manage regional operations related to India FPS
End to end accountability for monthly financial report
Monitor and track key performance indicators for the region
Execute smooth supply chain & flawless business continuity for India based AC/Water suppliers
Minimum requirements
Bachelor degree in Economics, Management or Engineering related.
Fluent English in both verbal and written.
5+ years of relevant working experience in procurement.
Proven negotiation skills and business acumen.
Strong analytical skills.
At ease with macroeconomics dynamics (Raw Material and currency trends, Supply chain impacts, etc)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities.
Preferred skills and experiences
Engineering as well as home appliances background is preferable.
Sourcing experience from a multinational company is preferable.
Proficient with analytical computer related skills, especially Google Suite (Drive, Sheet/ Excel). SAP knowledge is a plus.
Experience in dealing with complex and cross-functional organizations with Engineering, Marketing, etc.
Motivated to work in a global environment, high flexibility to adapt to different cultures, fast learner.
Basic knowledge of finance forecasting and quality assessment.
Time flexibility and time management skills, having several daily meetings with all the Whirlpool regions.
Hard worker with the highest integrity and can-do attitude driving initiatives, excellent team player with good communication skills.
Self-motivated, strong autonomy and result-oriented person with minimal supervision and great potential to grow within the organization.
Ability to quickly build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers.
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