Requisition ID: 70473 nnAbout Whirlpool CorporationnnWhirlpool 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. nn## The team you will be a part ofnnThe Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organizationu0027s standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplieru0027s products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organizationu0027s quality standards.nn## This role in summarynnResponsible for procurement of Supply Chainnn## Your responsibilities will includennManage the procurement objectives for the supply chain category including warehousing, imports (ocean freight), and transportation. nnManage end-to-end ocean freight process, Warehousing and transportation including vendor selection, route planning, and transportation cost management.nnBuild and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other third-party logistics providers.nnKnowledge of handling of import/export shipments, including documentation, duty calculations,



and customs clearance.nnWork closely with the internal stakeholders on meeting their requirement within the stipulated timelinesnnResponsible for commercial negotiations, agreement, contract letters, job orders u0026 SAP generated POu0027snnBe 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 operationsnnMonitor vendor performance and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal service levels.nnKey Deliverables nnEnsure cost effectiveness for the managed categories nnAnalysis on spend and vendor data to identify cost saving opportunities nnEnsure timely execution and renewal of service contract and other compliance requirements nnAdherence to Indirect policy and SOA (Schedule of Authority).nnEnd to end responsibility of Supply chain purchasenn## Minimum requirementsnnExperience - 9+ Years in Supply chain (Ocean Freight)nnEducation Qualitfication - B.Tech nnPreferred - MBA, Certification - CPP/ CSCP/CPSMnn## Preferred skills and experiencesnnFUNCTIONAL :nnContracting u0026 NegotiationsnnStakeholder ManagementnnGood network and sound knowledge of Pan India warehouse, primary and secondary freight procurement nnHands on experience of SAP MM module and Procure to Pay systemnnAbility to manage complex data analysisnnBEHAVIOURALnnIntegrity nnCommunication nnLeadershipnnCollaborationnnTeamworknnSpirit of WinningnnConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationnnSee what itu0027s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.nnWhirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment chance 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.n

📌 Manager, Procurement (Supply Chain - Ocean Freight) (Gurugram)
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