Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing

Western Digital

Commodity Manager shaping global supply base through strategic sourcing. Leading supplier strategies, negotiations, and cost management in the data storage innovation field.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, 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, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.
We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingsupplier managementnegotiationscost savingscost avoidanceproductivity targetsrisk mitigationsupplier segmentationRFIRFP

Soft Skills

collaborationleadership

Certifications

CPSMCIPSMBA