Director of Procurement Strategy and Market Intelligence

Summary

Join Western Digital as the Director of Procurement Strategy and Market Intelligence, leading the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. This strategic role involves market research, competitive analysis, supplier management, and acting as Chief of Staff to the CPO. You will oversee the procurement team, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance. The ideal candidate possesses extensive procurement experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a deep understanding of global supply chains. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact Western Digital's procurement function and contribute to the company's overall success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in procurement or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to operate in a proactive way anticipating the needs of stakeholders
• Enacts high-quality work and has demonstrated ability to drive outcomes effectively representing C-suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies aligned with the company's business goals
• Oversee the identification and evaluation of new suppliers, markets, and business opportunities to improve procurement performance
• Define procurement objectives and performance metrics to drive improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and quality
• Lead the gathering and analysis of market data to understand industry trends, commodity price fluctuations, and potential supply chain disruptions
• Provide actionable insights from market intelligence to inform procurement decisions and strategic planning
• Monitor competitor activities and the supplier landscape to identify potential opportunities and risks
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and marketing, to ensure procurement strategies align with overall business needs
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop accurate procurement forecasts and budget planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement strategy and market intelligence team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and innovation within the team
• Analyze market risks, including geopolitical and economic factors, and create strategies to mitigate supply chain risks
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Report to senior management on procurement performance, market trends, cost-saving initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to the executive team on procurement strategy and market intelligence insights
• Collaborate with procurement leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives
• Conduct in-depth analysis of procurement operations to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement operational plans to achieve procurement goals and objectives
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals
• Streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency through process optimization
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement team members
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement organization
• Identify training and development needs for procurement staff
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively communicate procurement strategies and initiatives to stakeholders
• Resolve conflicts and issues related to procurement operations
• Provide executive-level support to procurement leadership, preparing presentations, and coordinating cross-team inputs for critical meetings and decisions
• Conduct research and analysis on procurement-related topics
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or MBA

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents