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Director, Strategic Sourcing - Heads & Media
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 Fujisawa, Kanagawa, JP
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing” (Supply Chain Managers) in CA: $187k–$187k, median $187k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Western Digital Technologies INC
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Director, Strategic Sourcing – Heads & Media is responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy, supplier ecosystem, and business performance for Western Digital's Heads & Media commodity portfolio. This leader drives long-term competitive advantage through strategic supplier partnerships, cost transformation, risk mitigation, technology alignment, and supply assurance. The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to define and execute category strategies that support business growth, innovation, supply continuity, and financial performance. The Director leads a global team of sourcing professionals while serving as the executive point of contact for key suppliers and industry partners. Key Responsibilities Strategic Category Leadershi p • Define and execute global sourcing strategies and multi-year commodity roadmaps for Heads & Media. • Align category strategies with enterprise objectives, technology roadmaps, product requirements, and business priorities. • Lead long-range planning for supplier capacity, technology availability, geographic diversification, and risk mitigation. • Monitor industry, market, macroeconomic, and competitive trends to identify opportunities and threats. Supplier Relationship Management • Serve as executive sponsor for strategic Heads & Media suppliers. • Drive supplier segmentation, governance models, executive business reviews, and performance management. • Develop collaborative partnerships that enable innovation, technology leadership, quality improvement, and cost competitiveness. • Lead supplier escalation management and corrective action initiatives. Commercial & Cost Leadership • Deliver annual cost reduction, productivity, and value engineering targets. • Lead complex commercial negotiations, long-term agreements, pricing strategies, and business allocation decisions. • Develop should-cost models, market intelligence insights, and benchmarking analyses. • Drive total cost of ownership optimization across the supply base. Risk & Supply Continuity • Identify and proactively manage risks associated with supply continuity, capacity constraints, geopolitical events, financial stability, and compliance. • Develop resilient sourcing strategies including dual sourcing, regional diversification, and contingency planning. • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted business continuity. Cross-Functional Leadership • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Development, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams. • Influence product design decisions through Design-to-Cost, supplier innovation, and technology roadmaps. • Drive alignment between sourcing strategies and manufacturing requirements. Organization & Talent Development • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global sourcing organization. • Create succession plans and leadership development pipelines. • Establish clear goals, accountability, and performance expectations. • Foster a culture of execution, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Leadership Expectations The Director is expected to: • Translate enterprise strategy into actionable business priorities. • Lead change and transformation initiatives across the organization. • Influence executive-level stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide decisions. • Demonstrate strong executive presence internally and externally. • Balance strategic vision with operational execution. • Promote an enterprise-first mindset and cross-functional collaboration. • Foster innovation and challenge existing business models to improve results. Skills & Competencies Strategic Leadership • Strategic sourcing and category management ex