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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and purchase materials  in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Provide long term forecast to supplier to ensure continuity of supply
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery issues
• Support the purchasing function to other relevant departments to ensure smooth business operations
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Maintain proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Support all BCM necessary activities
• Understand the IMS policy and be able to apply and contribute to the organization to achieve per intended outcome

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
• At least 2 - 4 years of procurement or planning role in electronic or manufacturing environment

PREFERRED:

• Experience in Planning & ERP system development &deployment
• Good understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes (MES and ERP)

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of procurement activities, Supply Chain, MRP System
• Negotiation, Coordination
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

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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