Director, Strategic Sourcing - Heads & Media
Core
Leading global sourcing strategy, supplier ecosystem, and business performance for Western Digital's Heads & Media commodity portfolio.
Role type
Director, Strategic Sourcing (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and cost transformation programs for data storage hardware.
Domain
Data Storage / Electronics Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, executive negotiation, cost modeling, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management, talent development, cross-functional leadership, financial analysis, change management
Preferred skills
MBA, CPSM/CIPS/CPM certification, experience in data storage/semiconductors/electronics, global sourcing across Asia/Europe/North America, large-scale transformation leadership
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define and execute global sourcing strategies and multi-year commodity roadmaps; Serve as executive sponsor for strategic suppliers; Deliver annual cost reduction and value engineering targets; Identify and manage supply continuity and geopolitical risks; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global sourcing organization
Seniority
Director, Executive Leadership
