Director, Business Systems – Sourcing, Procurement, Spend Analytics

Western Digital

Director of Business Systems leading Sourcing, Procurement, and Spend Analytics initiatives for AI-driven data solutions company. Overseeing Source-to-Pay processes while driving operational excellence and digital transformation.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,500 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Source-to-Pay systems and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of business systems analysts, procurement specialists, and technical professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Develop and execute comprehensive spend analytics programs to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance insights, and procurement risk mitigation strategies
Oversee the integration and management of procurement technology platforms, including ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and analytics solutions
Design and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement, and vendor management functions to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to align procurement systems with broader business initiatives
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor procurement metrics, spend trends, and system performance
Lead vendor management initiatives, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and relationship optimization
Champion digital transformation and automation initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance data visibility
Provide executive-level reporting and insights on procurement performance, cost savings, and strategic recommendations
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or related business operations
5+ years in a director-level or senior management position with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
5+ years of hands-on experience with Source-to-Pay systems, including implementation, configuration, and optimization
Experience in Process optimizations using Agentic AI preferred
Advanced proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and business intelligence tools
Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion cloud)
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration
Demonstrated ability to identify and drive cost optimization and savings initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
employee stock purchase plan
WD Savings 401(k) Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process OptimizationData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence ToolsCost OptimizationContract Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationContinuous ImprovementAccountability