Commodity Manager - Raw material- Steel

Whirlpool, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India in Gurugram seeks a procurement professional to drive long-term commodity strategy and analyze market trends for key materials. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Finance and Quality teams to identify opportunities to secure value and ensure supply performance.

The role requires 9–13 years of experience, a B.Tech degree, and hands-on expertise in Excel, SAP and PPT to support data-driven decision making and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term commodity strategies for key materials such as steel, aluminum, copper and others.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to secure favorable terms and reliable supply.
• Collaborate with Engg, Product Mgmt, Finance and Quality teams to drive cost reduction and supplier performance.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, negotiate agreements, and monitor key metrics.

Skills

Excel

PPT

Education

B.Tech

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 72314

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

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:

Executing long term strategy for a commodity and analyzing the market for the commodity

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Internal:

• Engg (GPO)
• Product Mgmt Team
• Target Costing Team
• Finance
• Marketing
• Supplier Quality

External:

• Suppliers

Your responsibilities will include:

• Good Knowledge about Raw Materials specially Steel, Al, cu etc
• Creating Relationship management among Cross functional teams as well as Suppliers. (Engg/ Marketing/ Suppliers/Procurement Global Team)
• Responsible for developing strong relationships with key stakeholders within the corporate and factory levels and to execute sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly impact bottom-line profitability. This role also partners with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Technical leaders to identify supply chain opportunities in these commodity areas.
• Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies to discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnership
• Negotiate with external suppliers to secure the most advantageous terms and track key functional metrics to improve effectiveness of suppliers and accountable for supplier agreements
• To be good in Data Information management, Financial reporting support from procurement perspective.
• Manage Total Cost Of Ownership (BOM, Overall Cost Structure, Quality & logistics)
• Develop detailed strategic approach to managing Motor, Glass, Heater & Gearbox as a commodity to set future targets across standards, cost, performance , warranty and Lead time
• To be accountable for Purchase order, SAP usage, Schedule Management, Supplier Insurance for daily production.
• Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements
• Anaylzing and deciphering change / improvement opportunities to root cause and corrective actions
• Monitoring , communicating and Driving progress on projects supporting tooling and molding improvements. Should be Good in Excel & Good Sheet.

Minimum requirements:

Education: B.Tech

Experience required: 9-13yrs of experience

Preferred skills and experiences:

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Hands-on Excel / SAP/ PPT

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to follow agreed business processes and procedures
• Expert analytic and systematic and Presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal skills

What we offer:

N/A

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