Manager, Procurement (Supply Chain – Ocean Freight) Full Time

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 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

Responsible for procurement of Supply Chain

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Manage the procurement objectives for the supply chain category including warehousing, imports (ocean freight), and transportation.

Manage end-to-end ocean freight process, Warehousing and transportation including vendor selection, route planning, and transportation cost management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other third-party logistics providers.

Knowledge of handling of import/export shipments, including documentation, duty calculations, and customs clearance.

Work closely with the internal stakeholders on meeting their requirement within the stipulated timelines

Responsible for commercial negotiations, agreement, contract letters, job orders & SAP generated PO’s

Be part of the core team to drive efficiency improvement initiatives including identifying areas for process optimization, streamlining workflows, leveraging technology and automation, and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations

Monitor vendor performance and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal service levels.

Key Deliverables

Ensure cost effectiveness for the managed categories

Analysis on spend and vendor data to identify cost saving opportunities

Ensure timely execution and renewal of service contract and other compliance requirements

Adherence to Indirect policy and SOA (Schedule of Authority).

End to end responsibility of Supply chain purchase

Minimum Requirements

Experience – 9+ Years in Supply chain (Ocean Freight)

Education Qualitfication – B.Tech

Preferred – MBA, Certification – CPP/ CSCP/CPSM

Preferred skills and experiences

Functional

Contracting & Negotiations

Stakeholder Management

Good network and sound knowledge of Pan India warehouse, primary and secondary freight procurement

Hands on experience of SAP MM module and Procure to Pay system

Ability to manage complex data analysis

BEHAVIOURAL

Integrity

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Teamwork

Spirit of Winning

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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.