Technical Commodity Manager - George Town, Malaysia - Western Digital

Description

1. Liaise with NPI Procurement, Design Engineers, Commodity Managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure and drive a robust sourcing strategy at the NPI phase; Ensure continuity of supply and best in class components in BOMs for all WDC flash products
2. Provide technology expertise to commodity managers to develop supply the base strategy
3. Drive supply base strategy, by BOM screen, at product design stage; propose alternate sources or replacements and drive the technical qualification process
4. Provide expert technical support for the supplier/technology selection process
5. Ensure qualified suppliers or components are meeting WDC technical requirements, quality requirements, and green policy requirements
6. Review suppliers' technology roadmaps, ensure suppliers are meeting WDC technical requirements

1. Bachelor degree or above in Engineering or Science with equivalent experience
2. Min 7 years of professional experience including project management
3. Expert knowledge and experience with packaging materials such as gold wire, molding compound, solder ball, solder paste, die attached film
4. prior experience as technical commodity management, product development, quality management or field application engineering is a must; Hardware design experience is a plus.
5. Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
6. Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
7. Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
8. Ability to present to all levels of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics
   

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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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