Western Digital Commodity Manager 

Malaysia, Penang 

179969011

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.
• Architect and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies, including supplier qualification, contractual frameworks, and quarterly governance reviews.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier performance, and financial health to identify risks and drive timely strategic actions.
• Lead competitive sourcing and contract negotiations to achieve both cost savings and cost avoidance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills.
• Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics.
• Supplier relationship management at executive level.
• Cross-functional leadership and influence.
• Strong financial acumen.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification.
• Global, multi-site procurement experience.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability in sourcing.