Build a Procurement Career at Whirlpool

Your Work at Whirlpool

A career in Procurement guarantees you will negotiate tough, solve problems, conduct financial and industry analysis, make decisions and push yourself and others continuously. But the hard work of a Procurement specialist does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Below is a list of some of the work Whirlpool Procurement experts perform day in and day out. You'll soon understand what a difference these professionals make.

• Direct Materials: Negotiate prices and purchase raw materials or components for Whirlpool's products. Ensure our plants continue to run by having the right parts and materials, in the right place at the right time.
• Indirect Materials: Discover ways to decrease costs by finding the best deals on travel, office supplies, outsourced services and other areas.
• Commodities: Specialize in the buying of commodity materials such as steel, resins, electronics, and motors that are used in our products.

Your Career Pathway

This fast-paced, rewarding career offers a progressive career path for those who dedicate themselves everyday:

Senior Officer
VP of Procurement
Commodity/Supply Base Management Director
Commodity Manager
Supply Base Management Manager
Lead Buyer
Senior Buyer
Buyer
Associate Buyer (entry-level)

A career in Procurement can also provide you with opportunities to work in other areas including Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, as well as moving into different product categories such as refrigeration, fabric care, cooking, cleaning and air control.

Your Skills

Below is a list of skills and characteristics we look for in potential candidates:

• An education that involves business or engineering.
• Individuals with analytical abilities, negotiating and contract law experience, problem-solving skills and an understanding of basic engineering concepts.
• Creative problem solvers who can handle new issues on a daily basis.

The Bottom Line

If you want to drive success within a company by finding opportunities and taking advantage of them, if you constantly look for challenges and ways to overcome them, if you can make difficult decisions and get the most out of a situation, then begin your career in Procurement at Whirlpool. If you are interested in checking out our open positions in Procurement, click here to search our career postings.