Job Description

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking & Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids.
* Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.
* Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments.
* Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
* Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
* Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed.
* The commodity manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital.
* Will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality, deliverable and cycle-time.
* The CM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
* Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.
* Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review & clarification, contract knowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution.
* Provide feedback to management on market conditions, vendor relationships, supply and equipment standardization, quality issues.
* Assist with projects and perform other related duties that may become necessary as directed by management.
* Manage supplier relationships, including:
* Supplier selection and qualification process
* Quarterly business reviews and scorecards
* Supplier corrective actions
* Cost reduction programs
* Perform should cost analysis for major services and spend areas and implement cost reduction initiatives.
* Lead and support implementation of best-in-class practices and continuous improvement of systems and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelors degree preferred, Master's degree a plus
* Preferred 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing
* Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts for services procurement, understanding of outsourcing models and cost associated with them, total cost models, should cost model, service rate benchmarking, contractual, and labor law risks
* Highly developed negotiation skills and knowledge of contract
* Demonstrated skills on project management required
* 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, Word, PowerPoint
* The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
* Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people
* A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
* Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

The future. Its on you. You & Western Digital.

Weve been storing the worlds data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now were helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we cant do it alone. Todays exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. Its You & Us. Together, were the next big thing in data.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology, SanDisk, Upthere, and WD brands.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer.

Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of 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 persons gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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.

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