Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Commodity Manager in Penang, Malaysia, to shape its global supply base. This role involves strategic sourcing, securing contracts, and driving supplier innovation to achieve cost savings. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in sourcing or supplier management and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. They will work cross-functionally to ensure supply continuity and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and category management

Advanced negotiation and contracting skills

Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics

Supplier relationship management at executive level

Cross-functional leadership and influence

Strong financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Company: Western Digital. The Commodity Manager shapes the company’s global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership, and cost management. This role develops category strategies, secures contracts, and unlocks supplier-enabled innovation to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills.
• Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics.
• Supplier relationship management at executive level.
• Cross-functional leadership and influence.
• Strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification.
• Global, multi-site procurement experience.

Additional Information

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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