WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to define and execute category strategies that support business growth, innovation, supply continuity, and financial performance. The Director leads a global team of sourcing professionals while serving as the executive point of contact for key suppliers and industry partners. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, supply chain, or supplier management
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with global suppliers
- Demonstrated success delivering cost savings, risk mitigation strategies, and business transformation initiatives
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
More about this role
The Director, Strategic Sourcing – Heads & Media is responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy, supplier ecosystem, and business performance for Western Digital's Heads & Media commodity portfolio. This leader drives long-term competitive advantage through strategic supplier partnerships, cost transformation, risk mitigation, technology alignment, and supply assurance.
The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to define and execute category strategies that support business growth, innovation, supply continuity, and financial performance. The Director leads a global team of sourcing professionals while serving as the executive point of contact for key suppliers and industry partners.
Strategic Category Leadershi p
- Define and execute global sourcing strategies and multi-year commodity roadmaps for Heads & Media.
- Align category strategies with enterprise objectives, technology roadmaps, product requirements, and business priorities.
- Lead long-range planning for supplier capacity, technology availability, geographic diversification, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor industry, market, macroeconomic, and...
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