Senior Analyst, Procurement

Whirlpool Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation invites applications for a Senior Analyst, Procurement at the Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The role focuses on planning activities for the global supplier quality and development team, budgeting, and reporting—leading projects to support transformation.

Domestic travel up to 20% is required to visit suppliers and manufacturing sites. The team drives supplier selection, PIQ for Parts and Finished Products during NPI, and continuous quality improvement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business or engineering.
• Experience with supplier management and sourcing principles.

Responsibilities

• Run the supplier quality global planning process linking supplier quality needs with project scoping.
• Conduct supplier quality resources planning analysis for projects to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Facilitate annual profit plan planning for Global Supplier Quality & Development organization.
• Manage special continuous improvement projects to drive supplier quality transformation.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Engineering

Project management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 73528

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 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Senior Analyst, Procurement.

This Quality Analyst position located at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

This individual will manage the planning activities for the global supplier quality and development team, including budgeting and creating operational reports. They will also be responsible for leading special projects to support and drive our transformation. Domestic travel of upwards of 20% is required in this role to visit both suppliers and our manufacturing sites.

The Supplier Quality and Development team identifies, researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of quality, capability, timing, and reliability of supply. This function leads Planning Item Qualification (PIQ) for Parts and Finished Products Sourcing during the New Product Introduction phase, drives continuous quality improvement projects for focus suppliers, and partners with the commodity management team to develop & qualify capable suppliers, using proven quality tools & processes, OpEx and Lean principles.

Your responsibilities will include

• Run the supplier quality global planning process connecting supplier quality needs with project(s) scoping
• Conduct supplier quality resources planning analysis for projects to meet targets (quality & delivery time)
• Facilitates the annual profit plan planning for the Global Supplier Quality & Development organization
• Manage special continuous improvement projects to drive supplier quality transformation strategy
• Report operational budget for the Global Supplier Quality team
• Manage global supplier quality travel budget
• Promote commonization and integration of Quality Processes, Procedures, and GIT tools across all commodities
• Partner with supplier quality Process Excellence team to implement quality metrics and reporting dashboards across global regions, product categories, and projects
• Create relationships with critical suppliers and our Whirlpool manufacturing sites

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business or engineering

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business
• Project Management certification;
• Financial Management and forecasting
• Resources planning
• 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
• Six Sigma certification

What we offer

Generous benefits package , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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.