Manager, Procurement - Wiring, Electromechanical & Heater

Whirlpool Corporation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home appliance company in Gurugram is seeking a professional to manage sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, along with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of wire harness and electromechanical manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and managing risks associated with supply contracts to drive profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge about zero-based costing/total cost of ownership.
• Deep understanding of wire harness and electromechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and execute sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Perform risk management regarding supply contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Good communication skills

People leadership skills

Thought process leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, with about 90% 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. It recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. It assesses supplier products to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the organization’s quality standards.

This Role In Summary

The role is responsible for the effective and efficient management of designated areas of work, developing strong relationships with key stakeholders within corporate and factory levels, and executing sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly impact bottom-line profitability.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within corporate and factory levels and execute sourcing strategies for commodities to drive value and significantly impact bottom-line profitability.
• Devise and employ sourcing strategies to discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships in the areas of ELME, Wiring & Heaters (Wire Harness, Power Cord, Heating Elements, Electromechanical parts).
• Negotiate with external suppliers to secure advantageous terms and track key functional metrics to improve supplier effectiveness; accountable for supplier agreements.
• Manage Total Cost Of Ownership (BOM, overall cost structure, quality & logistics).
• Develop a detailed strategic approach managing Wiring & electro-mechanical as a commodity to set future targets across standards, cost, performance and lead time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners to demonstrate product leadership of new launches and expectations of the company.
• Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements.
• Analyze and identify change or improvement opportunities to add value to the business; support new value-based initiatives in Wiring, proprietary & heater space.
• Create justification, communication and gain consensus for new projects or initiatives to improve tooling and molding business performance.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities in managing conflicts among cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements

• 10-12 years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills And Experiences

Technical

• Knowledge about zero-based costing/total cost of ownership and reference cost analysis
• Deep understanding of wire harness, electromechanical and heater manufacturing processes and associated costs
• Knowledge of different raw materials (copper, aluminium, resin) and their techno-commercial applications
• Familiarity with different tools/dies
• Negotiation skill set
• Knowledge of post-operation processes

Managerial

• Time management and prioritization
• Good communication and presentation skills
• People leadership skills
• Thought process leadership

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