Strategic Sourcing Leader, Capital Equipment

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Leader to drive capital equipment procurement across its global manufacturing footprint. You will shape sourcing strategies for wafer fabrication, HDD/SSD manufacturing, and test equipment, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.

Leading high-value negotiations and multi-year roadmaps, you will optimize TCO, manage supplier relationships, and champion procurement transformation

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive procurement/sourcing experience, with 5+ years in capital equipment for semiconductor, HDD, or related high-tech manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment portfolios

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Executive communication

Procurement systems

Project management

Global mindset

Supply chain

Asia-based supply chains

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

WD is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Leader to drive capital equipment procurement across its global manufacturing footprint. You will shape sourcing strategies for wafer fabrication, HDD/SSD manufacturing, and test equipment, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.

Leading high-value negotiations and multi-year roadmaps, you will optimize TCO, manage supplier relationships, and champion procurement transformation