Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager - MRO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Strategic Sourcing This role is for an experienced MRO Commodity Manager to be based at Western Digital US sites (San Jose or Fremont). • Develop MRO category strategies for local operations aligned with global category management strategies, including Sustainability related sourcing initiatives. • Partner with business stakeholders to identify and qualify capable suppliers; initiate and manage Requests for Proposals and Quotations (RFPs/RFQs); provide guidance on contract terms and conditions • Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection processes, applying rigorous scoring criteria to evaluate proposals in accordance with company policies • Negotiate Procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders, balancing business objectives, legal requirements, and cost considerations • Analyze proposals for MRO services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functions • Conduct total cost analysis, support ROI assessments, perform price and rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize Western Digital's purchasing leverage • Provide contract management expertise for the category across business units • Evaluate stakeholders requests and validate competitive market conditions   Category Management • Develop, refine, and implement category strategies and tactics that optimize procurement value for MRO services • Establish subject matter expertise on MRO services procurement, including industry trends, benchmarking data, and best practices • Lead cross-functional meetings with business partners and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed on procurement processes, supplier strategies, and policies   Supplier Management • Manage supplier relationships with emphasis on supply risk, contract risk, and cost management • Resolve supplier issues and mediate customer-supplier contract disputes as needed • Conduct supplier performance reviews with vendors to assess performance and drive mutually agreed improvement initiatives • Support reporting requirements, including supplier scorecards and performance analytics   Contract Management • Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize contract and sourcing lifecycle management and systems • Ensure negotiated pricing and deliverables are accurately reflected in contracts; coordinate proposal comparisons and final contract terms • Manage contract execution, retention, and renewal through electronic signature processes • Provide timely updates, support quarterly management reporting, and address issues promptly   Education • Bachelor/Masters degree required with 5+ years of experience in MRO services • Degree in Business or Engineering preferred • Other professional certifications like PMP, CPSM, CPCM will be desired.        Specific Knowledge   • Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating MRO services contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and law and risk management. • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required • Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Oracle and other supply chain tools)  • Supplier Management (supplier report card) and KPI management • Solid stakeholder management, especially in multinational company and willingness to support global initiatives as may be required.          Communication Skills:   • Communicate well in En