Full-Time Strategic Sourcing Manager
Western Digital is hiring a remote Full-Time Strategic Sourcing Manager. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Irvine, CA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
Western Digital
Job Title
Posted
Career Level
Career Level
Locations Accepted
Share
Job Details
Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing the global sourcing strategy for the Professional Services category.
Responsibilities include liaising with legal, acting as a Procurement ambassador to the business, integrating into the business to ensure alignment with business goals, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating strategies, advising requestors, monitoring costs and scope of contracts, recommending cost savings proposals, managing supplier relationships, and performing should-cost analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management, as well as contract management, with required knowledge and experience in the management of outside services such as advertising and public relations agencies.
Required Skills include strong negotiation skills, project management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing, with emphasis in Professional Services.