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.

We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern interested in growing their career and contributing hands-on while working on our Global Procurement teams during Summer 2024. 

Hands-on opportunities in: 

• Data Analytics / Data Governance: To perform research, inquiries, and analytics to help guide procurement towards implementing necessary steps to implement Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and successes of projects, processes, and program execution.
• Risk Resiliency and Data Analytics: To perform research, inquiries, and analytics to help guide procurement towards implementing necessary steps to ensure supply chain risk resiliency as well as implement Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure risk resiliency performance and successes of projects, processes, and program execution.

The main roles of this individual are: 1).  Identify, document, and measure Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); 2). Identify Critical Data Elements (CDEs) needed for KPIs; 3). Identify data sources needed for CDEs and define what would be considered valid, accurate and complete answers; 4).  Work with IT or other stakeholders to define a way to measure CDE accuracy; 5). Create digital framework, execution, and delivery plan for KPI report outs to management on a regular basis to measure success and opportunity areas. 

The intern will work closely with various procurement and analytics team members and the candidates will have full ownership of vital data analytic projects which will leave a lasting impact on the organization and allow the candidates to see real world implications for their analytics and research.

• Students pursuing a BS or MS in Supply Chain, Data Governance, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field and are graduating June – Dec 2025
• Experience in business analytics and reporting
• Familiar with advanced analytics and data visualization using Python, Power BI
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills 
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment

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.

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