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.

Team Overview

Our global-based Supplier Master Data Team is a diverse and agile team of experienced SMO Specialists. Our main responsibility is to set up and maintain vendor records and bank details. We also support our clients during process improvements with projects used for procurement and accounts payable purposes. Furthermore, we deliver excellent customer service by providing regular training and general process support. Our responsibility is to make sure there is no audit risk.

 Position Overview

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing a group of SMOs in global locations. You will provide guidance to the SMOs and approve changes related to supplier banking, system changes, etc. You will also interact with internal and external clients to resolve issues identified during the process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  Act as the primary point of contact for business escalations related to supplier master data and processes
•  Analyze and improve data quality, which includes running regular scheduled data audit reports (e.g. elimination of duplicates, standard text formats, retirement).
•  Active engagement with data validations and cleansing
•  Work with IT and Business on Master Data influenced projects
•  Ensure compliance with company and auditing requirements
•  Support special projects (e.g. listing of new suppliers, conversions, etc) and other duties as assigned.
•  Interacting with external and internal clients at all levels.
•  Being part of a team that fosters collaboration and process efficiencies.
   

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated work experience.
• Fluency in English mandatory, additional Chinese language preferred.
• Previous work experience in Supplier Master Data and Oracle Cloud preferred
• Ability to organize workload and the capacity to progress a range of tasks and projects at one time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate at all  levels of the organization
• Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interact with business and IT resources to facilitate resolution of data related issues
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Maintaining a commitment to honesty; modeling social, ethical, and organizational values; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
• Contributing to team success: Actively participating as a committed member of a team and working with other team members to help achieve goals

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.