Seeking a Senior Buyer (Senior Analyst, Procurement) to manage IT procurement for North America, focusing on software, hardware, and services.
Responsibilities include developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings (+4% YoY) and supplier base rationalization (10%+).
Collaborate with stakeholders, lead RFQs, optimize sourcing, and resolve operational supply challenges.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in procurement or IT sourcing. Preferred skills include strong communication, negotiation, data analysis, and project management.
Offers include benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work environment.
Ideal candidates will drive continuous improvement, compliance, and strategic supplier relationships within a cross-functional, global team.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the leading major appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2018. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit, Hotpoint and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.
In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) it has approximately 21,000 employees, a sales presence in more than 30 countries and manufacturing sites in seven countries. Whirlpool EMEA is an operating segment of Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool Corp.’s EMEA Headquarters are located in Pero (MI), Italy. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com or find us on LinkedIn and Twitter.