Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

Western Digital is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy, combining engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to power hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. The Strategic Sourcing Manager shapes the company's global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership and cost management, developing category strategies, securing contracts and unlocking supplier-enabled innovation to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ and negotiations for long-term agreements.
• Drive supplier segmentation, quarterly business reviews and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and R&D on innovation and design-to-cost.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree, CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification, and global, multi-site procurement experience.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills.
• Market intelligence, cost modeling and analytics.
• Supplier relationship management at executive level.
• Cross-functional leadership and strong financial acumen.