Western Digital Technologies

Sr. Manager- Strategic Sourcing MRO

Western Digital Technologies • $125K — $150K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in indirect strategic sourcing, particularly in MRO.
  • MBA or JD preferred for added credentialing.
  • Extensive experience managing diverse sourcing initiatives, including rapid sourcing and complex category strategies.
  • Required skills in Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, and Influencing.
  • Familiarity with sourcing and contracting ERP tools like SAP and Oracle.

Responsibilities

  • Hire and lead a team of sourcing professionals focused on MRO commodities.
  • Develop and execute a strategic vision for MRO sourcing, aligning with business objectives.
  • Conduct RFPs and lead the selection of preferred suppliers using a structured proposal evaluation process.
  • Collaborate with operations and legal stakeholders to understand and prioritize business needs.
  • Analyze spend, contracts, and proposals to inform strategy recommendations to leadership.
  • Negotiate commercial procurement agreements, balancing business deliverables and legal requirements.
  • Research market trends to identify cost drivers and opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and various voluntary benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • 401(k) plan options to prepare for retirement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing, MRO
  • Hire, train, develop and lead a team of sourcing professionals for the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) commodity.
  • Develops and support the overall vision, strategy and execution plan for the MRO Sourcing function. Achieving deeper alignment with stakeholders to pursue business strategies in innovation, agility and supply reliability.
  • 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 with company policies
  • Collaborate with Operations/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD's supply base
  • Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for MRO Services, and present recommendation's to Sourcing and MRO 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

REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in MRO
  • MBA or JD preferred
  • Extensive experience leading sourcing initiatives of all kinds (e.g., rapid sourcing, targeted negotiations, complex category strategies, supplier relationship management, outsourcing)
  • Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
  • Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)

SKILLS:
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and creative leader, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  • Skilled negotiator with experience developing and executing complex negotiation strategies.
  • Strong leadership presence with ability to garner respect through sound technical analysis, business judgment and clear decision-making.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, influence, resolve conflict and drive decisions among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines.
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint


Additional Information

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.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") 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 WD'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 Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD 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.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

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Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

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Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

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We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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