Senior Manager, PMO

Whirlpool, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India invites a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing excellence and responsible sourcing across India’s PMO. You will design frameworks, govern supplier performance, and ensure adherence to policies and compliance to deliver strategic value.

This role requires B Tech (Mech) with MBA preferred, strong negotiation, and deep knowledge of procurement lifecycles. You will lead strategic programs, partner with cross-functional teams, and enable business growth while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a B Tech (Mech) and an MBA preferred.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills are essential.
• Manufacturing process knowledge and commodity sourcing experience.
• Deep understanding of procurement lifecycles and project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead India PMO by driving strategic initiatives and Responsible Sourcing pillars across sourcing commodities.
• Be a core member of India organization driving and governing key programs for business growth.
• Designs frameworks, enforces compliance, and manages supplier performance to deliver value.
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to policies and legal standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks across vendor dependencies and supply chains.
• Lead initiatives in digital procurement space for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Excel & slides

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Manufacturing procurement

Procurement lifecycle

Education

B.Tech Mechanical

MBA (Preferred)

Job description

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

Lead and Drive Sourcing excellence (COE) and Responsible Sourcing strategies for sustainable, compliant and risk free sourcing.

Your responsibilities will include

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead India PMO organization by working on various strategic initiatives and Responsible Sourcing pillars across Sourcing commodities.
• Be a core member of India organization driving and governing key programs for business growth.
• Designs frameworks, enforces compliance, and manages supplier performance to ensure sourcing projects deliver expected business value.
• Ensures that all sourcing activities adhere to organizational policies, legal standards.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with vendor dependencies, supply chain disruptions, and contract failures across the project portfolio.
• Have proven ability to identify sustainable sourcing partners to drive programs like SCoC, TPDD etc to drive sustainable sourcing.
• Strong Business acumen to drive change management.
• Identify opportunities in the Digital procurement space for overall efficiency improvement.
• Strong governance on overall strategic and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and MIS reports for management review.

Minimum requirements

• B Tech (Mech),
• M.B.A (Preferred)

Preferred skills and experiences

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Hands-on Excel / Slides making
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Training and presentation skills
• Manufacturing process knowledge, Commodity sourcing experience
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks combined with a deep understanding of procurement lifecycles.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to follow agreed business processes and procedures
• Expert Analytic and Communication skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good at Teamwork, problem solving
• Self directing and Self motivating

At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India 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.