Company Description
The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital. We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, storage was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.
The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.
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Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, SanDisk®, and WD® brands.
Job Description
In this position, the individual will assume a leadership role in the Global Capital Equipment procurement organization in Penang and focus on supporting factory capital needs for Media in Tools/Assembly/Test, and focus on identifying, developing, and managing relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality, and delivery targets. S/he will negotiate pricing, commercial and supply agreements with suppliers of goods and services, as well as collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to identify and drive cost reduction / avoidance activities. S/he will be the driving force to set up the local vendor/agents, work on import/export/TAX/Licenses issues and resolution. The individual must possess exceptional interpersonal / team building skills including ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and participate on some multi-functional teams.
The individual also will be expected to drive change and respond to shifting priorities and business needs by identifying, developing, and promoting new technologies, methods and processes. The individual will present opportunities, analysis, observations and recommendations to the Senior Manager, after working with all stakeholders globally, to address all aspects of procurement management for capital, goods and services and requires domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.
In this position, the individual will work with all stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for services, goods, including procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, pricing, etc.
Understand business service needs, request for quotation, negotiate pricing, commercial and supply agreements with suppliers. Lead quarterly negotiation with suppliers to achieve quarterly and yearly cost reduction. Negotiate legal contracts such as NDA, GPA with suppliers. Coordinate procurement activities with manufacturing, quality, planning and engineering departments. Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR’s). Monitor commodity market trends; effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc. Require domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities. Perform cost analysis for designated commodities. Develop and execute a supply-base strategy to meet the Company’s business growth and requirements. Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive cost reduction / avoidance activities for all related procurement services. Provide procurement advice and counsel 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. Direct individuals responsible for administering contracts, monitoring performance and ensures corrective actions are taken to ensure company's business objectives are met. Manage a category that has a direct impact on company's business revenue and profit, impacts and implements procurement business plans in support of major products or programs; monitors and measures the results to ensure the organizations objectives of quality, cost, delivery and profitability are achieved. Develop moderately complex dollar/risk proposals/contracts; and integrates highly technical concepts and objectives into contractual terms and conditions.
Qualifications
Educational Required:
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Art. Engineering degree preferred but not a must.
Skill Required :
Requires a significant degree of analytical ability and either a business or technical background. Regular contact with both internal and external company representatives at all levels of management including executives to negotiate highly complex requirements such as supplier relationship management, contract performance, etc. Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. Strong interpersonal, oral and written English skills required to conduct daily activities Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills required to conduct daily activities Computer skills: Professional on office, PowerPoint, project, ERP systems, etc. Must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment with excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. Must have proven ability for people management skills and experience in making cross-functional operational decisions are required. Knowledge of business principles such as purchasing, materials logistics management, business and contract law, finance and accounting. Directs comprehensive analysis of potential supplier’s capabilities to ensure quality processes, products and services. Creativity and judgment applied to develop actions/recommendations for achieving desired results from the overall supported area's business objectives.
Experience:
Minimum 8 - 10 years of related experience in capital/Direct/Indirect Materials procurement. Requires extensive experience in procurement and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation and contract management.
Additional Information
Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
