# Director, Strategic Sourcing - Heads & Media at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Fujisawa, Kanagawa
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000153695346?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-strategic-sourcing-heads-and-media-2/

## 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


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