Purchasing Program Manager – Refrigeration

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for a results-driven Purchasing Program Manager (Site) to join our Refrigeration team. In this role, you will help drive profitability, cost optimization, and product competitiveness through sourcing strategies and cross-functional collaboration.
As a key player within our Refrigeration product line, you’ll oversee product cost initiatives, represent sourcing on critical product changes, and support new product introductions that align with our goals for innovation and margin performance. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, product management, technology, and supplier quality to make meaningful impact.

Position

Purchasing Program Manager – Refrigeration

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive direct material cost reduction efforts through supplier engagement, RFQs, part standardization, and innovation.
• Lead cost-out and margin optimization strategies with a cross-functional team.
• Represent sourcing on the Monogram Change Implementation Board (CIB) and Business Change Requests (BCRs).
• Collaborate with NPI teams to launch programs on-time and within cost targets.
• Analyze commercial landscape and supplier capabilities to support product competitiveness and demand.
• Participate in product councils, model reviews, and product teardowns to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sourcing strategies related to supply risks, capacity planning, and service part availability.
• Mentor peers and support knowledge-sharing to enhance sourcing performance across the team.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, program management, or commodity management (including leadership programs).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive results.
• Skilled in supplier management, negotiation, and problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis.
• Comfortable managing complex projects with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience in Purchasing Program Management or Commodity Buying.
• Background in sourcing with a global supply base.
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time onsite role at Appliance Park in Louisville, KY.
• Travel up to 10-20% to suppliers and plant locations may be required.

Join us to help shape the future of appliances through smart sourcing strategies that deliver on innovation and customer satisfaction. Apply today and be part of a team where your ideas and initiative can make a real difference.

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