Commodity Manager

Overview

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. Western Digital is a company of problem solvers, delivering technology that enables extraordinary outcomes. We partner with leading organizations in gaming, smart cities, automotive, data centers, and consumer storage to power a brighter, smarter future. Our brands include Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD.

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Job Description

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.

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.
• Architect and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies, including supplier qualification, contractual frameworks, and quarterly governance reviews.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier performance, and financial health to identify risks and drive timely strategic actions.
• Lead competitive sourcing and contract negotiations to achieve both cost savings and cost avoidance.

Skills & Competencies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

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