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    Global Commodity Manager - Milpitas, United States - Western Digital Capital

    Western Digital Capital
    Western Digital Capital Milpitas, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Global Commodity Manager - Logistics Sourcing - 3PL

    Full-time
    Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below

    Salary Range: 126, ,800.00


    Business Function:
    Strategic Sourcing


    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.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Global Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking & Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids using eSourcing tool.

    Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.

    Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments in conjunction with legal team
    Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
    Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
    Manage, co-ordinate and support special/critical projects such as ad hoc and spot rate approval process and others as needed.

    The commodity manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to the reporting manager and business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital.

    Will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality and transit time.

    The CM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.

    Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.

    Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review & clarification, contract knowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution.

    Provide feedback to management on global market conditions, vendor relationships, supply and equipment standardization, quality issues.
    Assist with projects and perform other related duties that may become necessary as directed by management.
    Supplier solicitation, selection and qualification process
    Quarterly/bi-annual business reviews and scorecards

    REQUIRED:
    Preferred 10+ years of global strategic sourcing experience in the international Logistics space (Warehouse services & Transportation) and eSourcing tool experience

    SKILLS:
    Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts for services procurement, understanding of outsourcing models and cost associated with them, total cost models, should cost model, service rate benchmarking and contractual negotiation
    Highly developed negotiation skills and knowledge of contract
    Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required

    Proficient with Microsoft Office applications:
    Excel, Word & PowerPoint
    The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
    Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people
    A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
    Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
    Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    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

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    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.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.

    Please contact us at

    to advise us of your accommodation request.

    In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

    An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

    The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

    We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.

    This range may be modified in the future.

    You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.

    Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.

    Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.

    RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.


    Note:

    No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

    The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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