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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies
• Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.
• Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.
• Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies 
• Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commodities
• Develop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.
• Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. 
• Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceed.
• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD. 
• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management 
• Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies 
• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power 

 Functional Knowledge Leadership

• Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 
• In depth cost analysis
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 

Sourcing and Cost Savings initiatives

• Reviews purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.
• Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.
• Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitiveness
• Manage ECN approvals; cost and supplier info
• Recommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assign suppliers and/or commodities
• Expedite orders as required
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary
• Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.
• Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in Oracle

What is the LAUNCH Program? The LAUNCH Program is a supplemental, year-long program to introduce you into corporate insights and company culture. In this program, you will navigate through starting and launching your career towards your long-term aspirations. LAUNCH Program elements include:

• Exposure to training opportunities
• Comprehensive rewards & recognition insight
• Professional insights from leaders and professionals
• Engaging networking activities with cohort
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity and Global Giving & Doing events

Education and/or Experience:    

• Students pursuing an MBA and are graduating May 2022 - June 2022
• BS achieved in Business & Supply Chain or related major
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience  
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Oracle Cloud) 
• Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Be The Lead Influencer 
• Semiconductor Wafer Fab/Front End Experience
• Chemicals, gases and sputtering targets expert preferred

Specific Knowledge:

• Demonstrated skills in formulating and negotiating complex contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks
• Demonstrated skills in project management required

 Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Sourcing Strategies
• Cross Functional and collaboration Skills
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel including excel (V-Look Up, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint

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

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with 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 [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.