Global Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost, Risk & Innovation

Westerndigital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerndigital in Singapore seeks a seasoned sourcing professional to develop and maintain global commodity strategies, lead supplier selection, and drive cost savings. You will collaborate with Engineering, Ops and R&D to enable design-to-cost and mitigate risks.

The role focuses on strategic negotiations, supplier relationships at a senior level, and delivering measurable productivity improvements within a multinational procurement function.

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.
• MBA or advanced degree (preferred).
• CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification (preferred).

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

Category management

Negotiation skills

Market intelligence

Cost modeling

Supplier relationship management

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification

Job description

Westerndigital in Singapore seeks a seasoned sourcing professional to develop and maintain global commodity strategies, lead supplier selection, and drive cost savings. You will collaborate with Engineering, Ops and R&D to enable design-to-cost and mitigate risks.

The role focuses on strategic negotiations, supplier relationships at a senior level, and delivering measurable productivity improvements within a multinational procurement function.