Strategic IT Sourcing Leader

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Education reimbursement

On-site amenities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking a Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst, Procurement) for Global Strategic Sourcing to lead IT sourcing for North America and global initiatives. Located in Benton Harbor, this role manages IT software, hardware, and managed services, driving category strategies, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will own RFQ/RFP processes, contract management, and supplier performance, delivering substantial cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, IT Sourcing, or IT.
• Experience in IT sourcing and supplier management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Suppliers through category strategies and insights.
• Provide leadership and management for procurement projects and initiatives.
• Drive cost savings, quality, and delivery KPI through negotiations.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and develop category strategies to drive direction and results.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to maximize value.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and improve ordering processes across IT categories.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking a Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst, Procurement) for Global Strategic Sourcing to lead IT sourcing for North America and global initiatives. Located in Benton Harbor, this role manages IT software, hardware, and managed services, driving category strategies, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will own RFQ/RFP processes, contract management, and supplier performance, delivering substantial cost