Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for critical capital equipment (wafer fabrication, HDD/SSD manufacturing, test equipment) to drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and technology innovation for Western Digital's global manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Capital Equipment)
Builds
Multi-year sourcing roadmaps, supplier partnerships, and commercial agreements for high-value capital investments.
Domain
Semiconductor and storage manufacturing (HDD/SSD), capital equipment procurement.
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (capital equipment procurement)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex negotiation ($50M+ deals), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization, supplier risk management, capital budgeting, export controls (EAR, ITAR), stakeholder management, change leadership, project management, data analytics.
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience with consignment/lease-to-own models, Asia-based supply chain management, digital procurement transformation.
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Excel.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment portfolios; lead cross-functional teams in supplier selection and contract execution; negotiate complex multi-million-dollar agreements; build strategic partnerships with Tier-1 OEMs; mentor sourcing team members and establish best practices.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with team development responsibilities.
