Job Description

Company Description

The future. It\'s on you. You & Western Digital.

We\'ve been storing the world\'s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we\'re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can\'t do it alone. Today\'s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It\'s You & Us. Together, we\'re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital\xc2\xae data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, HGST, SanDisk\xc2\xae, Tegile\xe2\x84\xa2, Upthere\xe2\x84\xa2, and WD\xc2\xae brands.



The ideal candidate will have strategic commodity supply management experience across electromechanical commodities (PCB/Substrate/MLCC/IC etc). He/she need to have experience in semiconductor/Electronic industry. He /she need to have experience in working with cross-functional teams across various regions. He /She should have a successful track record of managing suppliers at all levels of management to achieve objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

\xe2\x96\xaa Experienced in managing electromechanical commodities such as PCB/Substrate/MLCC/IC etc. and conduct daily PO/Supply/Escalation management if necessary

\xe2\x96\xaa Work continuously in defining and executing commodity/supplier strategies for all WD locations/regions to have good healthy supplier panel across all regions

\xe2\x96\xaa Leading purchasing market activities and work closely with internal stakeholders to support the business growth by identifying and engaging suppliers and new technologies

\xe2\x96\xaa Tracking and managing generic parts capacity on regular basis. Assess and plan addition of capacity by working closely with supply chain and regional procurement team ensuring no capacity issues. Ensure no geographical issues impact capacity booking & utilization

\xe2\x96\xaa Need to work with supplier for long term capacity nego, supplier agreements, General Terms and Conditions Agreement, smart lead time, VMI etc

\xe2\x96\xaa Support NPI team, supplier quality, supply chain and regional procurement team for supplier related issues (Comprehensive ownership of supplier performance)

\xe2\x96\xaa Work continuously with all stake holders like suppliers, engineering, quality, etc. to generate good & value ideas

\xe2\x96\xaa Work with cross function team to review & control overall safety stock level, managing excess & shortage related issues

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications and skill sets:

\xe2\x96\xaa Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering

\xe2\x96\xaa 8years+ experience in Strategic Sourcing / Global supply management

\xe2\x96\xaa Good at buying, negotiation, and agreement/contract administration

\xe2\x96\xaa Good analytical skills

\xe2\x96\xaa Demonstrated ability to manage / lead multiple projects and changing priorities

\xe2\x96\xaa Willing to stretch and work with different time zone

\xe2\x96\xaa Effective team participant \xe2\x96\xaa Able to challenge the status quo and come up with new ideas

\xe2\x96\xaa Skilled in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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