Requisition ID: 63211

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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

This role is overall accountable for New Part development, Commodity strategy execution, Vendors supply assurance, capacity planning and ensuring material availability as per production demand . This role partners with stakeholders- Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality ,Design & Supplier to ensure no impact on Project launches & meeting LTCP numbers

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead the new part development inline with WPD process and ensure project launch KPIs are meeting the Targets

• Coordinate with CFT & Supplier for implementing Business Essential, Cost & Quality projects on time and First time right

• Support & execute new supplier onboarding process by following commodity strategy and global approval process

• Represent the Product management team in NPI ,P4G & manage the project timeline and deliverables

• Identify & execute the cost savings/dual sourcing opportunity to meet the P4G numbers

• Supplier delivery performance review on periodic basis & report to leadership

• Run @ rate study and capacity readiness as per Profit Plan numbers

• Study Forecast Variation on regular basis & ensure material readiness inline LTCP numbers

• Ensure Min. Supplier inventory as per agreement & verification

• Asset Management- Tool life mapping, Physical verification, MOB/Capacity capex management

• Supplier Obsolescence management NPI/EPI projects

• Vendors reconciliations on quarterly basis

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

B.Tech

EXPERIENCE/ PREFERRED INDUSTRY

58yrs exp

Prefer Automotive / Appliance industry, MNC

Vendor development/ Project Management background preferred

Preferred skills and experiences

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Hands on advance excel/ SAP

• Reporting

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

• Experienced in interdisciplinary and global matrix reporting

• Ability to follow agreed business processes and procedures

• Expert analytic and systematic and Presentation skills

• Strong team player

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.