About Western Digital
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
This role is for an experienced MRO Commodity Manager to be based at Western Digital US sites (San Jose or Fremont).
What they're looking for
- Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
- Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
- Ability to present to all level of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics
More about this role
This role is for an experienced MRO Commodity Manager to be based at Western Digital US sites (San Jose or Fremont).
- Develop MRO category strategies for local operations aligned with global category management strategies, including Sustainability related sourcing initiatives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify and qualify capable suppliers; initiate and manage Requests for Proposals and Quotations (RFPs/RFQs); provide guidance on contract terms and conditions
- Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection processes, applying rigorous scoring criteria to evaluate proposals in accordance with company policies
- Negotiate Procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders, balancing business objectives, legal requirements, and cost considerations
- Analyze proposals for MRO services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functions
- Conduct total cost analysis, support ROI assessments, perform price and rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize Western Digital's purchasing leverage
- Provide contract management expertise for the category across business units
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