Job Description

Company Description

The future. It\xe2\x80\x99s on you. You & Western Digital.

We\xe2\x80\x99ve been storing the world\xe2\x80\x99s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99t do it alone. Today\xe2\x80\x99s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It\xe2\x80\x99s You & Us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.



Strategic Sourcing * Develop commodity strategies for local site to support Operations and Procurement Management on Indirect Material Procurement

• Work with various business stakeholders\xe2\x80\x99 groups to identify and qualify new or existing capable suppliers, initiate requests for proposals/ quotations (RFPs/RFQs), advise stakeholders with respect supplier evaluation, selection, contract terms and conditions
• Conduct Analysis on total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favourable business terms to leverage company purchasing power
• Support Production and Operation Teams to achieve KPIs and Company Goals

Category Management * Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of Indirect Material products and services at the highest value benefit to the company

• Be the subject matter expert on Indirect Material categories/ commodities for internal clients on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices
• Manage various business functions on compliance to procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies
• Management Reporting

Supplier Management * Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management

• Lead in supplier performance reviews to review performance and support improvement programs
• Supply Chain Risk Management, Single Source Elimination/Mitigation, Business Continuity Improvement
• Supplier assessments and warrant supplier capability of meeting company quality and technology expectations
• Cost Improvement Initiative with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Compliance * User Management on Company Policies and Procedures Compliance

• Responsible for SOX, RBA and IMS (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO22301, ISO14001) Trade and Ethics policy compliances
• Supplier compliance on Environment, Health & Safety
• Adhere and enforce Ethic Compliances, Company procedures and standard compliance

Contract Management * Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems

• Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
• Lead negotiations on Procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
• Contract execution & retention

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required with 5+ years of working experience in category management and/or strategic sourcing of Indirect Material or related commodities
• Degree in business or engineering preferred

Specific Knowledge * Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating marketing contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, project management, basic commercial & IP laws, good analytical and logical thinking

• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and result oriented
• Working experience in ERP (SAP/ Oracle etc)
• Negotiation / Vendor Management / Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Team, etc

Communication Skills: * Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form

• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
• Ability to present to all level of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital\xe2\x80\x99s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to compliance@wdc.com.

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