Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering

Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform Sourcing and contracts related activities for R&D and Engineering teams in WD. The position requires extensive knowledge and experience in the Software/IP licensing (engineering EDA SW preference for ASIC/FPGA development) and Engineering Development Services. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will ensure that their business owners are supported in a fast-paced, tight deadlines environment. This position requires a MS/MA degree or equivalent with 8 or more years of related experience. The ideal individual should have superior negotiation skills.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital. She or he will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality, deliverables and cycle-time. The SSM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection and qualification process, Quarterly business reviews and scorecards, supplier corrective actions, cost reduction programs.  Perform should cost analysis for major services and spend areas and implement cost reduction initiatives.  Lead and support implementation of best-in-class practices and continuous improvement of systems and processes.
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.