Global Commodity Manager

**Company Description**
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.

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for procurement of test equipment and/or components needed to build test equipment in-house. The person in this position will address all aspects of procurement including supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, pricing, & developing multi-sources. He/she would liaison with internal stakeholders including legal, engineering, planning, logistics, warehouse and finance and act as procurement ambassador to the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Understand near term and long-term business needs.
- Request for quotation, negotiate pricing, sourcing components, commercial and supply agreements with suppliers.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve quarterly and yearly cost reduction.
- Work with suppliers to define proposals/contracts; and integrate highly technical concepts and objectives into contractual terms and conditions.
- Work with legal team to execute legal contracts such as NDA, TPA with suppliers.
- Coordinate procurement activities with manufacturing, quality, planning and engineering departments.
- Monitor commodity market trends & reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc.
- Perform cost analysis for designated commodities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive cost reduction, savings & cost avoidance initiatives for all procurement projects.
- Provide procurement guidance to functional management on critical sourcing issues.
- Present alternatives and risks associated with potential sourcing decisions.
- Prepare detailed business/financial analysis which leads to final sourcing decisions.
- Manage a category that has a direct impact on company's business revenue and profit. Define and implement category strategies in support of major products or programs.
- Monitor and measure the results to ensure the organizations objectives of quality, cost, delivery and profitability are achieved.
- Conduct data analysis to calculate, build and present reports including KPI's, Monthly/Quarterly area spend and savings & supplier Open PO's.

**Qualifications**
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Education and Experience_**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5yrs+ of experience in procurement of capital equipment in semiconductor or electronics industries.
- Prior experience in sourcing of electronic and mechanical components including printed circuit board assemblies is preferred.
- Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required.
- Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle).

**Additional Information**
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 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