Director, Source-to-Pay & Spend Analytics (Remote)

Western Digital; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital seeks a strategic Director of Business Systems to lead Sourcing, Procurement, and Spend Analytics in a remote capacity across the United States. You will own the end-to-end S2P ecosystem, partnering with executives to optimize costs and transform processes through data-driven insights.

You will mentor a cross-functional team and align procurement systems with Finance, IT, and Operations, delivering measurable business impact and enhanced data visibility.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or related business operations
• 5+ years in a director-level or senior management position with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Source-to-Pay systems, including implementation, configuration, and optimization
• Experience in Process optimizations using Agentic AI preferred
• Advanced proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and business intelligence tools
• Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion cloud)
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive cost optimization and savings initiatives

Responsibilities

• Direct the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Source-to-Pay systems and processes
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of business systems analysts, procurement specialists, and technical professionals
• Develop and execute comprehensive spend analytics programs to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Oversee integration and management of procurement technology platforms, including ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and analytics solutions
• Design and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement, and vendor management
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to align procurement systems with business initiatives
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor procurement metrics and spend trends
• Lead vendor management initiatives including contract negotiations and performance evaluations
• Champion digital transformation and automation initiatives to streamline workflows
• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement performance and cost savings
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Spend analytics

Data analysis

Procurement knowledge

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

Western Digital seeks a strategic Director of Business Systems to lead Sourcing, Procurement, and Spend Analytics in a remote capacity across the United States. You will own the end-to-end S2P ecosystem, partnering with executives to optimize costs and transform processes through data-driven insights.

You will mentor a cross-functional team and align procurement systems with Finance, IT, and Operations, delivering measurable business impact and enhanced data visibility.