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Requisition ID: 72356Â
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.Â
The team you will be a part of
This role in summary
To create and implement the sourcing strategy for KitchenAid Small Appliances OEM business; to develop strong supplier relationships and ensure business continuity through problem resolution, cost optimization, innovation, and project management.
Your responsibilities will include
Developing the sourcing strategy for KitchenAid Small Appliances (KASA)Â and managing the business relationship with the suppliers (supplier selection, supplier development, contract negotiations, tariff analysis, supplier issue resolution, supplier cost reductions, purchase order approvals, and management).
Serving as key procurement contact for all new product launch activities in categories such as cooking, espresso, toasters & kettles, blenders, etc.Â
Leading and supporting various process partner needs, including engineering, marketing, and design.
Evaluating suppliers on cost, quality, delivery, and other information to determine the viability of suppliers.
Performing periodic market testing to drive cost leadership.
To coordinate and track progress on key procurement metrics such as productivity, spend under contract, supply base reduction, cash flow improvement, quality warranty recovery among others.
Driving compliance to processes and continuous improvement in the KitchenAid Small Appliance (KASA) space.
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction are accomplished in all work streams.
3 dotted line reports: to help coach and develop 3 dotted line reports.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s DegreeÂ
 5+ Years of experience in procurement, supply chain, marketing, engineering, or project management
Preferred skills and experiences
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering or Finance
Demonstrated 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 computer-related skills
Manage and prioritize multiple key activities
Potential and work ethic for future growth
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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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.
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