Category Manager - Bayan Lepas, Malaysia - Western Digital

Western Digital

Verified Company

Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

1 week ago

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Siti Tan

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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.

The Contingent Workforce Senior Commodity Manager is responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the Contingent Workforce Program Office.

The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for global contingent workforce, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies.

The goal is to be value-added sourcing partners to the business.

This role involves developing and executing strategic initiatives to optimize the acquisition, deployment, and management of temporary, contract, and freelance personnel across various departments and functions.

The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for contingent workforce categories, including temporary staff, contractors, freelancers, and consultants.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their workforce needs, skill requirements, and project timelines.
Identify and establish relationships with preferred staffing agencies, service providers, and online platforms for contingent talent acquisition.
Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with staffing partners to ensure favorable rates and terms.
Vendor Management:
Monitor and evaluate the performance of staffing agencies and other contingent workforce suppliers.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, including quality of talent, responsiveness, compliance, and costeffectiveness.
Conduct regular vendor reviews and provide feedback to improve service quality and address any issues.
Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws, regulations, and company policies for contingent workforce management.
Mitigate risks associated with misclassification of workers, coemployment, and other legal and regulatory concerns.
Collaborate with legal and HR departments to develop and maintain proper documentation and contracts for contingent workers.
Demand Forecasting and Planning:
Work closely with department managers and project leads to understand shortterm and longterm workforce needs.
Develop accurate demand forecasts for contingent labor across different functions and projects.
Align workforce planning strategies with business objectives and project timelines.
Cost Management:
Analyze and manage the overall costs associated with contingent workforce utilization.
Implement costsaving initiatives, such as rate negotiations, volume discounts, and process efficiencies.
Monitor and report on budget adherence, providing insights and recommendations for cost optimization.
Technology and Automation:
Stay current with technology trends and solutions related to contingent workforce management.
Evaluate and implement technology platforms and tools that streamline the sourcing, onboarding, time tracking, and payment processes for contingent workers.

Qualifications Education and Experience**- Bachelor's degree with 12+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in management of temporary, contract, and freelance personnel procurement