Director, NPI Procurement

Company Description

At Western Digital, our history is rich. Our customer-base is prolific. Our patent portfolio is one of the most valuable in the world. And, we are charting an exciting future as we “Create what’s next.” It’s an opportunity-rich time to be at Western Digital (WDC), and it’s through our mission of unlocking the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it that we’ll achieve our purpose of being the world’s iconic data storage company. At the core of this digital transformation is a focus on human potential. Be part of the People Solutions (Human Resources) team leading the way for how we attract, develop, and engage talent to live out our values of thinking big, creating possibility, making it happen, and doing it together.

It’s through cutting edge technologies that position us as a leading innovator in data storage that impact the lives of billions of people every day. Join the People Solutions leadership team, as VP, People & Business Partner, providing strategic people consultation to the leaders of our Flash Business and Technology & Strategy group. In this role, you will report to the Chief People & Inclusion Officer and lead a team of People Partners. You will partner with the business to execute and realize the goals of our people strategy and support the strategic direction of the talent development and enablement needs of a fast-changing industry and global workforce.

Job Description

WD procurement has three key functional areas: Flash Direct Material, HDD Direct Material and Indirect Procurement. This position belongs to Flash Direct Material and is responsible for leading the NPI Procurement (covering SSD and other Flash products) and commodity sourcing (PMIC and DRAM) teams.  This Director will manage a team of 10 professionals located in San Jose and Penang and will work closely with our R&D team based in San Jose, Korea, India and Israel.  This role reports to the VP of Flash Sourcing and Procurement.

Key responsibility is facilitating collaboration between the R&D team and Commodity Managers, driving commodity strategy, and managing KPIs with respect to BOM cost and BOM health (measuring sole source, common part, multi-regions, etc.).

Oversee commodity sourcing (PMIC and DRAM) and responsibility for commodity strategy, supplier relationships, quarterly cost reductions, annual capacity bookings and quarterly allocations. 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement management (sourcing, NPI, commodity management)
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred and a leader of multinational teams
• Experience leading multinational teams preferred
• BSEE Degree and or related technical fields.  MBA a plus.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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