Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager - MRO
About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager is an experienced MRO Commodity Manager based at Western Digital’s U.S. sites in San Jose or Fremont. The role develops MRO category strategies for local operations aligned with global category strategies, including sustainability-related sourcing initiatives. It leads sourcing, contracting, category management, and supplier management for MRO services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functions. The position partners with stakeholders to qualify suppliers, manage RFPs and RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate procurement agreements, and provide contract management expertise across business units. It conducts cost and market analyses, manages supplier performance and risk, and recommends improvements to sourcing and contract lifecycle processes. The role also supports reporting and keeps stakeholders informed about procurement activity, supplier strategies, policies, and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of experience in MRO services.
- Demonstrated skill negotiating and formulating MRO services contracts.
- Understanding of cost models, pricing structures, contractual matters, intellectual property, law, and risk management.
- Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Subject matter expertise in sourcing and contracting tools, including Oracle and other supply chain tools.
- Experience with supplier management, supplier report cards, and KPI management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in a multinational company, and willingness to support global initiatives as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to present strategies and performance metrics to all levels of management and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Business or Engineering.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CPSM, or CPCM.
Responsibilities
- Develop MRO category strategies for local operations that align with global category management strategies, including sustainability-related sourcing initiatives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify and qualify suppliers; initiate and manage RFPs and RFQs; and provide guidance on contract terms and conditions.
- Lead cross-functional supplier selection processes and evaluate proposals using rigorous scoring criteria and company policies.
- Negotiate procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders, balancing business objectives, legal requirements, and cost considerations.
- Analyze proposals for MRO services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functions.
- Conduct total cost analysis, support ROI assessments, benchmark prices and rates, and negotiate favorable terms.
- Provide contract management expertise for the category across business units.
- Evaluate stakeholder requests and validate competitive market conditions.
- Develop, refine, and implement category strategies and tactics to optimize procurement value for MRO services.
- Establish subject matter expertise in MRO services procurement, including industry trends, benchmarking data, and best practices.
- Lead cross-functional meetings and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed about procurement processes, supplier strategies, and policies.
- Manage supplier relationships with emphasis on supply risk, contract risk, and cost management.
- Resolve supplier issues and mediate customer-supplier contract disputes as needed.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive mutually agreed improvement initiatives.
- Support reporting requirements, including supplier scorecards and performance analytics.
- Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize contract and sourcing lifecycle management and systems.
- Ensure negotiated pricing and deliverables are accurately reflected in contracts; coordinate proposal comparisons and final contract terms.
- Manage contract execution, retention, and renewal through electronic signature processes.
- Provide timely updates, support quarterly management reporting, and address issues promptly.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit benefits
- Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan
- Potential eligibility for bonuses under the Short Term Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan
- Potential eligibility for the annual Long-Term Incentive program, which may include restricted stock units or cash equivalents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
