Strategic IT Sourcing Leader | Global Procurement

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, Michigan is seeking a Senior Buyer in Global Strategic Sourcing to manage IT software, hardware, and services across North America and globally. You will lead category strategies, RFQ/RFPs, and contracting with suppliers to optimize total cost and performance.

This role engages cross-functional partners, drives standardization, and improves purchasing processes while delivering initiatives that reduce complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 4+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, IT Sourcing, or IT.
• Experience leading category strategies, RFQ/RFP processes, and contracting.
• Ability to engage cross-functional partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers through category strategies and insights.
• Provide leadership for procurement projects and initiatives.
• Negotiate for cost savings, quality, and delivery KPI.
• Drive change, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and develop category strategies.
• Manage contract negotiations and supplier relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Multi priority execution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, Michigan is seeking a Senior Buyer in Global Strategic Sourcing to manage IT software, hardware, and services across North America and globally. You will lead category strategies, RFQ/RFPs, and contracting with suppliers to optimize total cost and performance.

This role engages cross-functional partners, drives standardization, and improves purchasing processes while delivering initiatives that reduce complexity.