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Commodity Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing

Western Digital

Commodity Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing

Milpitas, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The next big thing in data is you!

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    STRATEGIC SOURCING

    • Develop, manage and execute strategies for the IT Category  
    • Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies
    • Collaborate with  IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD’s supply base
    • Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services and present recommendation’s to Procurement and IT leadership team
    • Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA’s) , Statements of Work (SOW’s) , Change Orders (CO’s) balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
    • Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power
    • Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends

    CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

    • Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
    • Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross functional stakeholder relationships  at all levels serving as the  subject matter expert on behalf of the  procurement organization
    • Actively monitor  internal/external trends,  synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered Western Digital’s  bottom line on an ongoing basis

    SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

    • Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management
    • Lead supplier performance business reviews  on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
    • Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
    • Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category

    CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

    • Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
    • Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
    • Act as liaison between Legal and the business
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree  with 7+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in software, hardware and telecommunications procurements
    • MBA or JD preferred
    • Consulting experience a plus
    • Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
    • Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)

    Core Competencies

    • Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
    • Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks
    • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
    • Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint


    Additional Information

    Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

    Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. 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.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing