This position is based out of our Ft. Smith, Arkansas location
MRO Buyer, Ft. Smith, AR
Ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the 15 Best Global Companies for Leaders, Whirlpool is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances. Boasting annual sales of over
$19+ billion and more than 70,000 employees worldwide, Whirlpool owns over 60 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe.
With record sales in 2007 (40% international), a $3 billion innovation pipeline, and a 5-year average compounded growth rate of 12%, Whirlpool’s global platform provides our operations with
resources and capabilities no other manufacturer can match. Whirlpool's global procurement, product development and information technology organizations help our operations reduce costs, improve
efficiencies and introduce a continuous stream of relevant innovation to consumers
Our senior leadership understands that we must aggressively recruit top talented supply chain professionals to maintain our global industry dominance. To that end, we are currently looking for
‘world-class’ supply chain talent, who believe innovation and talent development will continue to lead this us towards Bringing innovation and quality to Every Home ...
Everywhere.
Reporting to the MRO Sourcing Manager, the MRO Buyer will manage the procurement initiatives for various goods and services, including but not limited to: PPE, Chemicals, PTB, Electrical/Electronics,
Industrial Supplies, and various other MRO goods and services.
If guiding teams through various sourcing efforts to bring greater value fills you with a deep sense of satisfaction, this is the position for you. This is a great opportunity to step into a
leadership role and build relationships with internal stakeholders in the facilities and manufacturing space that will impact strategies and bring value to Whirlpool.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage MRO spend activities for Whirlpool’s Fort Smith, AR location.
- Help the MRO team achieve cost savings objectives.
- Serve as a leader for multiple procurement projects with limited daily direction.
- Lead key vendor/supplier negotiations.
- Source and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Actively participate in assigned project teams and partner with corporate MRO procurement for the development and execution of global MRO sourcing strategies.
- Manage supply base and supplier relationships on a local, regional, and national level.
- Build out processes and systems to support better spend visibility & process compliance.
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