- Perform sourcing events and responsible for RFQ activities related to the purchases of materials, equipment, and services
- Support strategic initiatives, cost savings and contract management by utilizing should-cost models
- Negotiate pricing, lead time, commercial terms, incoterm, MOQ, contract renewals, etc
- Collaborate internally to meet stakeholders needs, ensure alignment with company's strategic direction and drive key performance measures (KPI)
- Identify suppliers based on stakeholder requirements and supplier capability
- Engage in supplier development and risk assessment to optimize cost, supply and quality
- Ensure the supplier complies with the company's rules and regulations, RBA requirement, Ethics and Compliance requirement, Trade Compliance, IMS Compliance
- Generate reports in tracking and meeting cost savings goal and initiatives
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
- Excellent communication skill with global sites and suppliers, fluent spoken and written English as a business counterpart located globally
- Practical experience and excellent skillset on all office application software (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Practical experience in Oracle
- Minimum 5 years' experience in category management in manufacturing environment, procurement or supply chain related experience
- Able to read engineering drawings will be an added advantage
Manager 3, Commodity - Bayan Lepas, Malaysia - Western Digital
Description
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.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
BROAD FUNCTIONS:
Source and manage the Indirect Materials commodities specializing in Metal Fabrication category, includes Sheet Metal, Hardware, Spare Parts and Tooling
Commodity Knowhow and Management in Strategic Sourcing for Fabrication Tools to build of Hard-Disk Drives
Collaborate closely with Engineering team to implement cost optimizations and make recommendation on supplier selections
Digilent and deep market analysis of metals commodity for supporting strategic plan implementation
Regular
Qualifications
Educational, Certification and Licenses Required:
Skill Required:
Experience:
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 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 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.
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 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.
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