Buyer 3, Procurement

  • Full-time
  • Business Function: Procurement
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

  • Processes purchase orders
    • Processes orders accurately within established cycle times, sourcing allocation and existing contracts.
  • Supply Assurance
    • Manages purchase and expedites as required to ensure on time deliveries for Mass Production, NPI builds, component qualification schedules and constraint list which includes order confirmation, forecast & capacity commit, quality resolution, receiving & Accounts Payable related issues.
  • Inventory Management
    • Mitigate excess & exposures through backlog rescheduling and inter-site rebalancing to achieve targeted inventory level (WOI) and adhering to Lock Volume (LV) for EOL models.
    • Drive respective commodities and supplier towards Supply Program (ie: VMI & JIT).
  • Others
    • Ensures stakeholders & suppliers work in compliance with existing contracts, processes, policies, laws & regulations to ensure the behavior exhibited by the organization is honest, ethical, and professional.
    • Manage buyer team for 1-2x key improvement projects/yearly on continuous improvements.
    • Provide on the job training for junior/fresh entry buyers.

Qualifications

Technical

  • Working knowledge of computer based skills (MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Good purchasing acumen and ERP knowledge (Oracle Cloud, SAP).
  • Ability to prepare purchasing related cook book.

Behavioral

  • Good communication and negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to learn continuously and take up any new assignment given.

Additional Information

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 [email protected] 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.

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