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Fremont, CA | United States
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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.
Job Description The MRO Service Contracts Commodity Manager is responsible for full management of the MRO Procurement category management process; including service contracts, vendor management, selection, consolidation, cost, negotiations, contracting. The CM manages internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve supply, processes and services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sourcing and Cost Savings initiatives
- Develop, align and implement commodity strategies
- Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.
- Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.
- Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies
- Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commodities.
- Develop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.
- Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.
- Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceed.
- Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD.
- Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management
- Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies.
- Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power
- Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.
- Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.
- Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitiveness.
- Manage ECN approvals; cost and supplier info
- Recommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing
Supplier Management
- Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assign suppliers and/or commodities
- Expedite orders as required
- Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary
- Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.
- Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in Oracle
- Requires traveling to manage supplier base and projects KPIs
Communication
- Implements and communicates company policies and procedures for purchasing.
- Partner with internal customers to understand challenges and assist with supporting requirements.
- Attend weekly site meetings as required
Reporting
- Provide data for Supplier scorecards.
- Costs savings.
Qualifications REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of purchasing experience.
- Semiconductor Wafer Fab/Front End Experience
- Experience with service contracts for fab/production tools
- Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment.
- Bachelor degree in any field
- Any procurement or supply chain certification is preferred
- Fair command of spoken and written English
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Power point, and Word
- Able to handle the report
- Understand the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Quality Management Systems
- Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics
- High integrity
SKILLS
- Coordination skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship Management
- Result Oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- Exhibit humility
- Being observant
- Service-minded
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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits Details - An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
- The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
- You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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