Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated NPI Procurement team member, where you will be responsible to lead and drive procurement activities for a portfolio of new products within our Data Center Systems (DCS) business unit, while being a trusted adviser and partner to the business, applying consistent guidelines for compliance, and managing risk and business ethics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the development of new DCS products to ensure appropriate and timely material release, Contract Manufacturer (CM) supplier establishment and inventory systems to support timely launches.
• Provides expansive thought leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams ensuring new products meet cost, quality, functionality, schedule, product launch and production objectives
• Ensure programs have the appropriate resiliency to prevent delays due to issues within the Supply Chain
• Provide guidance to CM’s suppliers during the development phase including Prototypes and final designs, schedules and cost targets
• Works closely with senior stakeholders to align on product sourcing plan and cost objectives
• Manage all component and/or tooling changes throughout development while minimizing any impact to development milestones.
• Works directly with multi-function teams and suppliers to address issues that may impact schedule and supply
• Oversee program development expenditures (includes tooling & components)
• Participates in the development of strategic goals and objectives enabling the Procurement department to meet overall corporate goals.
• Attends and participates in various program related meetings, Program Cost Reviews, etc. as representative from Procurement
• Interface with Sourcing Team and Factory Purchasing, during product transfer, to ensure a smooth hand-off of material requirements

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 5+ years of related experience with deep understanding of best-in-class procurement business practices.
• Recent background (3-5 years) managing CM’s and related advanced electronics and mechanical components
• Demonstrated “hands on” leader with an eagerness to contribute and deliver results
• Highly collaborative by nature; transparent and open-minded
• Proven data driven problem-solver with a tendency to be practical and innovative
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Experience with Oracle ERP/MRP systems, with emphasis on Development, Production, and Planning, required.

SKILLS:

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Excellent communicator with a strong sense of professionalism with the ability to effectively present at all levels of the organization.
• An influencer, able to drive consensus across stakeholders
• Accountable and self-motivated individual with ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and limited information
• Anticipative and forward thinking
• A strong sense of integrity and dedication to ethical business practices
• Demonstrates the ability to think strategically
• Interact and communicate with exceptional effectiveness with all levels of employees, suppliers, contractors, and management

Additional Information

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.

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