Procurement Project Manager

16 hours ago


Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States Whirlpool Corporation Full time
About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, committed to improving life at home and inspiring generations with its iconic brand portfolio. With a strong presence in the market, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers.

The Procurement Team

The Procurement team at Whirlpool Corporation identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. The team recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. They assess supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

Procurement Project Manager Role

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate to join its dynamic team as a Procurement Project Manager for New Product Launches. This position can be located at the company's Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Tulsa, Oklahoma plant, or the Cleveland, Tennessee plant. In this critical role, you'll ensure the timely delivery of parts for new projects, maintaining high standards of cost and quality.

Responsibilities
  1. Develop and Execute Sourcing Plans: Create sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and manage costs to meet project goals.
  2. Ensure Supplier Readiness: Oversee supplier preparation, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and production planning.
  3. Act as Procurement Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for all procurement-related launch activities within the project.
  4. Facilitate Cross-Functional Communication: Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any issues.
  5. Create and Implement Procurement Development Plans: Develop and manage plans to support project requirements and deadlines.
  6. Drive Cost Management: Work with the target costing team to ensure cost targets are met throughout the project lifecycle.
  7. Ensure Supplier Readiness and Manage Risks: Oversee suppliers' ability to ramp up and down as needed, while identifying and mitigating key project risks.
  8. Track and Monitor KPIs: Keep track of key performance indicators related to the project launch and procurement activities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • 5+ years experience in procurement or supply chain functions.
  • 3+ years of experience managing projects in product development-related functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, etc).
Preferred Skills and Experiences
  • PMP or similar certification.
  • Advanced degree (Master's) in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • Experience in sourcing components and materials.
  • Familiarity with business functions, value streams, and project finance.
  • Proven experience in managing remote and multi-cultural teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to lead/influence stakeholders, clear concise communication to all levels of the organization.
What We Offer

Whirlpool Corporation offers a generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Whirlpool's Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply 'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.



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