Company Description
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.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description

OVERVIEW

Western Digital (WDC) is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and influential Chief Procurement
Officer (CPO) to balance strategic and tactical execution of global, enterprise-wide strategic
sourcing business. In addition to the procurement function, the role will lead the global logistics
organization.
The Chief Procurement Officer will add value by reducing costs and through excellence in
procurement strategy development and implementation, supply-based management, supplier
relationship management, and transactional procurement processes.
This executive will develop long term sourcing strategies and actionable steps to improve
operational performance, while ensuring best purchasing value and competitive advantage
through the purchasing of capital equipment, direct and indirect materials, and services to
support businesses worldwide.
This leader will play a pivotal role as a strategic partner across all functions within the business
via the thoughtful analysis of suppliers, markets, and operations needs to support long-lasting,
agile supplier partnerships that enable business growth

RELEVANT INDUSTRY AND CATEGORY EXPERIENCE

• Experience with a vertically-integrated company with a portfolio of complex, highly

engineered products. Experience in a hardware technology company preferred.

• Comfortable leading direct and indirect procurement teams and sourcing relevant raw

materials to WDC. Ideally brings experience sourcing capital equipment.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:

• Grows our Business – translates future possibilities into breakthrough strategies using
  a balanced global view that leads the organization from inspiration to execution of

successful outcomes.

• Leads our People – creates an exceptional place to work that delivers excellence

through inspiring, coaching and engaging our people.

• Shapes the future – identifies what is next on the horizon, evaluates emerging

opportunities. evolves and reimagines more innovative ways to drive future success for
the business.
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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