Senior Director, Procurement Business Operations

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

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

Job Description

As the Senior Director leading Procurement Business Operations, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing operations within the function. You will focus on key priorities to drive transformation and critical business outcomes aligned to the company’s strategic imperatives. 

Initial focus and first year priorities will be connected to current initiatives as describted below:

• Accelerate process improvements already identified related to updating current process/policies that drive operational efficiencies connected to Digital Transformation and data enablement efforts.
• Assess, identify and make recommendations to build a contract boilerplate integrating terms with our supply chain that are connected to broader business needs. 
• Build upon current plans for broadening Procurement scope with supply chain focus.  Support stakeholder alignment on future state vision.

Procurement Strategy: Create and implement procurement strategies aligned with the overall business objectives. This involves understanding market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal needs to optimize procurement processes.

Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to guide, inspire and set set clear objectives that foster a collaborative and high-performing culture within the procurement department.

Process Improvement: Evaluate and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase productivity. Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to streamline / eliminate workflows.

Financial Acumen: Understand financial principles and how they relate to procurement activities. This includes budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting to support decision-making and demonstrate the value of procurement initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, sales, and operations, to align working capital management strategies with overall business objectives. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize initiatives and drive performance improvement.

Change Management: Lead and manage change initiatives related to procurement processes, systems, or organizational structure. Effectively communicate changes to stakeholders and facilitate smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of driving results and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives related to M&A and Divestitures in a publicly traded company strongly preferred.
• Experience working with supply chain functions including procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing working capital strategies to improve financial performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify areas for improvement.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and