Senior Manager, Procurement

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Procurement role is onsite in St. Joseph, Michigan. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of Whirlpool’s Procurement team, which evaluates suppliers and supports price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. The manager leads global strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across a portfolio. The role develops sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, manages risk and continuity, and builds team capability to support business goals.

What you'll do

• Manage a global spend portfolio and financial planning
• develop global commodity strategies
• lead supplier introductions, screening, and contract negotiations
• review supplier risk, quality, and financial health
• identify cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities
• lead cross-functional product launch work
• manage RFQs, bidder pools, target costing, and make-versus-buy analyses
• maintain production continuity and develop team succession plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

whirlpool

senior manager

procurement

strategic sourcing

supplier management

category management

cost optimization

contract negotiation

global spend

supply chain

st. joseph mi

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads strategic sourcing and supplier management across a portfolio stated as $140M+ and develops team members through tailored development and succession planning.

About the employer

Whirlpool Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing. Sector: 33.