Western Digital Manager Strategic Sourcing marketing 

Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart 

219839542

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Sourcing:
   • Develop along with the global commodity manager and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy.
   • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, requirements, and project timelines.
   • Identify and establish relationships with preferred manufacturers, OEM resellers global and local and service providers.
   • Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers IT HW and services to ensure favorable rates and terms.
2. Vendor Management:
   • Monitor and evaluate the performance of suppliers.
   • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, including quality of talent, responsiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
   • Conduct regular vendor reviews and provide feedback to improve service quality and address any issues.
3. Demand Forecasting and Planning:
   • Work closely with department managers and project leads to understand short-term and long-term projects needs.
   • Align planning strategies with business objectives and project timelines.
4. Cost Management:
   • Analyze and manage the overall costs associated.
   • Implement cost-saving initiatives, such as rate negotiations, volume discounts, and process efficiencies.
   • Monitor and report on budget adherence, providing insights and recommendations for cost optimization.
5. Technology and Automation:
   • Stay current with technology trends and solutions.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi-national organization with an emphasis in IT and marketing commodities.
• MBA or JD preferred
• Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing skills required
• Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle)

SKILLS:

• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures and management of contractual.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint